Episodes

Dec. 7, 2025

#546 Poland Then & Now: An 18-Year Perspective on Independence Day

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. You can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com. This episode explores Poland's Independence Day (11 November) through a conversation with Roy, who reflects on 18 years living in Polan...

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Dec. 2, 2025

#545 Shisha vs Papieros: A Polish Chat About Hookah Culture

In this episode of the Learn Polish Podcast Ania and Ania chat informally about smoking habits in Poland — comparing cigarettes, shisha (hookah) and electronic alternatives. They discuss flavors, social rituals, personal memo...

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Nov. 30, 2025

#544 Does Karma Really Return? A Candid Talk on Cause and Consequence

In this episode of Learn Polish Podcast hosts Anja and Roy discuss karma — is it a moral law, a life cause-and-effect, or tied to reincarnation? They share personal stories, question modern uses of the word, and reflect on ho...

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Nov. 25, 2025

#543 Determination vs Talent — What Really Drives Success?

In this episode of Learn Polish Podcast the hosts debate whether determination is an innate talent or a skill you can develop. They share personal business stories, setbacks and recoveries, and practical tips — lists, coachin...

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Nov. 23, 2025

#542 Pumpkins vs Tradition: Halloween in Poland

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode number 542. In this episode the hosts talk about Halloween in Poland, its Irish origins, and how pumpkins replaced turnips as global symbols. They discuss the holiday’s growing popular...

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Nov. 18, 2025

#541 Battling the Urząd: Real Stories of Polish Bureaucracy

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode number 541. You can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com. You'll get lessons from Ania in Spanish or in Polish. Find our links in the show notes and on the audio and video. ...

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Nov. 17, 2025

#540 Polish Numbers & Basic Math (#20 Re-Mastered)

Welcome to episode number #540of Learn Polish Podcast which is #20 Re-Mastered. Roy and Kamila practice Polish numbers, counting, and basic math vocabulary including plus, minus, times and divide. They cover numbers from zero...

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Nov. 16, 2025

Honesty: When the Truth Hurts — Learn Polish Podcast #539

In episode 539 of Learn Polish Podcast, Roy and Ania discuss honesty—what it means, white lies versus brutal truth, and how sincerity affects friendships, relationships and self-awareness. They share personal examples about t...

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Nov. 10, 2025

#538 Polish Clothing Essentials: Ubrania for Beginners (#19 Re-Master…

Episode 19: Roy (student) and Kamila (teacher) cover Polish clothing vocabulary (ubrania) — koszula, spodnie, bluzka, sukienka, buty and more — and practice phrases like "Mam na sobie" to say what you are wearing. The convers...

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Nov. 9, 2025

#537 Money Matters: Planning, Saving and Spending — Learn Polish Podc…

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode 537. Hosts Ania and Roy discuss attitudes toward money, budgeting, saving, impulse buying versus planning, cash versus cards, investing, and how money can affect people. They share per...

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Nov. 4, 2025

#536 Stress: Friend or Foe? | Learn Polish Podcast

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode 536 — "Pinset Suggesti Sest." Hosts discuss stress: defining it, personal first experiences, bodily signals, and when stress can be motivating. They share practical coping strategies l...

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Nov. 3, 2025

#535Polish for the Bank: Essential Phrases for Everyday Banking(#18 R…

Episode 18 of Learn Polish Podcast with Roy and teacher Kamila. They practice common banking vocabulary and short dialogues, including going to the bank (Idę do banku), opening and closing accounts, making transfers (zrobić p...

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Nov. 2, 2025

#534 Travels That Change You: From Spain to Thailand

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, Episode 534 with Roy and Ania. They chat about vacations, first trips, spontaneous versus organized travel, and memorable experiences in Spain, Thailand, and Brazil. The episode explores how t...

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Oct. 28, 2025

#533 When Friendships Fade: How to Know It's Time

Welcome to LearnPolishPodcast. You can find all our episodes on LearnPolishPodcast.com, from YouTube and Rumble and Spotify. If you want lessons from Anja in Polish or Spanish, you can find the links in the show notes and you...

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Oct. 27, 2025

#532 Polish at the Post Office: Must-Know Phrases (#17 Re-Mastered)

In this episode Roy and teacher Kamila walk through useful post office vocabulary and common phrases in Polish — words like poczta, koperta, znaczek — and how to ask about costs, send letters, and collect parcels. They also p...

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Oct. 26, 2025

#531 Schooling Reimagined: From Strict Classrooms to Real-Life Learni…

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. In this episode Ania and Roy share personal memories of school and discuss how education could be reformed — covering strict teaching methods, the focus on memorization and exams, the value of...

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Oct. 21, 2025

#530 Renting vs Owning in Łódź: Where Should You Live?

In this episode hosts Ania and Roy discuss the Łódź housing market and everyday choices about living situations: city center versus suburbs, renting versus owning, living alone or with roommates, and the importance of rental ...

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Oct. 20, 2025

#529 Kim Jesteś z Zawodu? Learn Polish Professions (Episode 16 RE-Mas…

Join Roy and teacher Kamala as they practice common Polish professions and the key question "Kim jesteś z zawodu?" The episode covers vocabulary like nauczycielka (teacher), lekarz (doctor), biznesmen (businessman), and more,...

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Oct. 19, 2025

#528 Colorful Dreams: A Lighthearted Talk on Nightmares, Lucid Dreams…

In this episode Ania chats with Roy about dreams — from strange, funny, and nonsensical dreams to nightmares, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, lucid dreaming, talking in your sleep, and déjà vu. They share personal stories and ...

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Oct. 14, 2025

#527 Love What You Do: First Jobs, Work Culture & Hilarious On‑Site M…

In this episode of Learn Polish Podcast Roy and Ania talk about work: first jobs, what makes a job enjoyable, dealing with difficult bosses and coworkers, and how work can change you. They share personal stories—from pub shif...

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Oct. 13, 2025

#526 Where Are You Going? Essential Polish Phrases for Everyday Place…

Episode 15 of Learn Polish Podcast features Roy and teacher Kamilla practicing the questions "Dokąd idziesz?" and "Na co idziesz?" while naming common places like the shop, restaurant, café, cinema, theatre, park, museum, ope...

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Oct. 12, 2025

#525 City vs Village: Living in Łódź and the Countryside - Learn Poli…

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast episode 525. Ania and Roy discuss life in the city (with a focus on Łódź) versus life in the village, sharing personal experiences from Poland, Ireland, and dreams of living by the sea in Spain...

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Oct. 7, 2025

#524 Why We Buy: Impulse, Price & Shopping Therapy - Learn Polish Pod…

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode number 524. You'll find other episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com, on YouTube, Rumble and Spotify. Scan the QR code or go to www.roughlan.com to find six shows and everything I'm doing ...

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Oct. 6, 2025

#523 Learn Polish: Travel Vocabulary & 'podróżować' Made Easy (#14 Re…

Welcome to episode 14 of Learn Polish Podcast. Hosts Roy and Kamila focus on travelling (podróże), teaching the verb “podróżować”, common questions (Czy lubisz podróżować? Z kim? Kiedy?) and useful travel phrases. The episode...

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