Shadowing Practice: Olivia Rodrigo Got Interrogated by Cops While on GUTS Tour, Talks Friendship with Chappell Roan - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Welcome back to the show.
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Thank you so much for having me.
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I love it here.
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Thanks for being here.
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We love having you.
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Congrats on this cover right here.
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This is a big deal.
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You're coming off a world tour.
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You did 95 shows.
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You're on the cover of Billboard magazine's touring issue.
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You've been named Touring Artist of the Year.
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Congratulations.
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That's a big deal.
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I have so many questions about the tour,
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because I've been seeing things in the news and reading stuff.
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One is I heard a story that you got in a little trouble.
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Yeah, Jimmy, I got in trouble with the law for the first time in my life.
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Talk to me.
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Okay, so we were going from Canada to, like, Portland or something.
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We were at border control.
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I give them my passport,
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and they're like, okay, whatever.
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And they knock on the door,
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and they're like, we need Olivia.
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And I'm like, I just played a few shows.
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Maybe, like, their daughter wants an autograph.
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And I come out.
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It's 3 a.m., and I'm delirious.
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And they take me to a room,
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and it's an interrogation room.
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And there's, like, a big cop with, like, a gun.
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And he's like, have you ever been arrested?
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I'm like, no, I haven't been arrested.
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He's like, are you sure?
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I'm like, gaslighting myself.
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I'm like, oh, my God.
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Maybe I was, like, arrested and I didn't know it.
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Like, you know.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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You start second-guessing yourself.
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Yeah, but, yeah, of course I was arrested.
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Yeah, why?
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Yeah.
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I'm not lying.
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He's like, you know, you could go to jail for lying to a federal officer like this.
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Like, this is really bad.
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I'm freaking out.
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I'm like, I'm not going to be let into America.
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Like, I'm so scared.
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I'm, like, having a panic attack.
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After 30 minutes of interrogation,
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he looks at me and he goes,
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What's your name?" And I go,
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like, Olivia Rodrigo, like, R-O-D-R-I-G-O.
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And he's like, oh, there's a girl who looks just like you that's your same age,
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that's been arrested multiple times,
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and her name's Olivia Rodriguez.
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Ah!
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Whew.
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Jimmy, I was pissed.
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I'm like, you didn't look at the name when the thing was returning.
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Yeah.
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But, whew, crisis averted.
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-"So, Olivia Rodriguez, if you're watching, be careful.
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That's the moral of the story.
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Be careful.
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Yeah, stay away from Canada." What were some of the highlights of the tour for you?
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-"Oh, it was so much fun.
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You know, I got to go to so many places I'd never been to before.
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I got to go to the Philippines recently, which was really cool.
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I'm Filipino, and I'd never been.
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-"Oh, my God.
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I would love to go to the Philippines." -"Yeah,
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it was so special, and everyone was so great.
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Such good singers.
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Like, there's a rumor that they're,
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like, they're really good at karaoke.
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And everyone in the arena,
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they were, like, singing in harmony.
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It was, like, insane.
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They were singing my lyrics back to me.
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Perfectly on pitch, perfectly on key.
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It was awesome.
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Yeah, they were great.
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Oh, my gosh.
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That's fantastic.
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Did you eat some food over there?
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Oh, so much good food.
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Filipino food.
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Filipino food is incredible.
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Yeah, I ate really good.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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I love all that show.
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There was a moment I saw in Australia.
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I don't know if you remember that you went to Australia?
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Yep.
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Yeah, you fell through a hole in the stage.
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I'm sorry.
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I had to bring it up.
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I know, but I'm bringing it up only because you handled it like a pro.
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Thanks, Jimmy.
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And you're fine.
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I actually have a video.
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So here's the...
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I'm sorry.
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I have to do it.
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I know you.
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Here's Olivia Rodrigo in Australia.
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Take a look at this.
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Oh, my God.
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That was fun.
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I'm okay.
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Whoa.
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Sometimes there's just a hole in the stage.
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That's all right.
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Oh, God.
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What was that?
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Not that.
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Yeah, you got the premiere?
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No, no, you did a great job.
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Dude, that could have been...
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It was really scary, yeah.
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What did it feel like?
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Watching the video back is pretty terrifying.
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I mean, show must go on.
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That's showbiz, baby.
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But, um...
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Yeah, look at you.
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It was actually kind of a beautiful thing,
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and I'm really happy it happened in hindsight.
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So I had just been to the Philippines.
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That was my next stop, Australia, after the Philippines.
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And I was thinking about my family and my heritage and my relatives.
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And I fell, and I was,
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like, like all shaken up and I went to the hospital after.
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Nothing happened, but they just wanted to make sure I didn't have a concussion.
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And randomly, the nurse was a Filipino man with the same name as my grandpa,
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who just passed away a few months ago.
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And so I was like,
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wow, that was him looking out for me,
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making sure I didn't get hurt.
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And so I'm really happy it happened.
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I think it's a beautiful story.
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That was your grandfather.
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That absolutely was.
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He was like, I'll take care of you, Olivia.
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I'm so proud of you.
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You're crushing.
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Thanks for emotional.
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For anyone who missed seeing the Guts World Tour in person,
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they can now check out your concert special,
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which came out today on Netflix.
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It's out!
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Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour.
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It's fantastic, by the way.
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Thank you.
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There's so many moments.
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There's one where you fly over the audience on, like, a crescent moon.
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Yeah.
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That's beautiful.
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Was that your idea?
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Yeah, it was my idea.
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You like being dangerous.
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I know.
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It's pretty risky, isn't it?
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It is.
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Thank God nothing happened on that front.
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No. But what was that like when you're up above the audience?
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Yeah, it's so much fun.
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That was one of my favorite parts of the show,
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just because you get to be so close with people and interact with them.
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And most of the time, people are really happy.
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Oh, yeah, that's me.
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There I am.
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There you are.
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Yeah, that's you.
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Flying over an arena.
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Flying over a whole arena.
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Pretty surreal.
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Of people, yeah.
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So, most of the time, they're happy?
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Most of the time, they're really happy.
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I, like, wave at them,
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and they're like, Oh, she saw me.
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It's really great.
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And one time, I messed up so bad.
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There was this little girl,
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and she was so cute,
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like, little pigtail, sweet little girl in the audience.
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And I had her right in my sight line.
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And I meant to wave at her and go, Hi! like a little, like, finger wave.
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And I got mixed up this in, like, a regular wave.
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And so I just looked at her and I went...
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Oh, no, no, no, no,
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no, no, no. And this little girl,
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she's so cute, her face just, like, drops.
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And she's like, what did I do?
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Did I do something wrong?
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Yeah, I felt so bad.
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So if you're watching, little girl, I'm so sorry.
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I love you.
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No, yes.
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You can give her a word.
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We look at camera one.
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Give her a nice wave.
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This is my wave.
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Yeah, that's the wave you mentioned before, yeah.
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Before we let you go,
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I just want to say,
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you and your pal at Chapel Roan there.
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I didn't know you were that close of friends or that knew each other from...
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This is before the tour?
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When did you...
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How long have you known Chapel Roan?
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Yeah, I mean, she opened for me on this tour,
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and she's actually in the concert film, which is really fun.
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But I've known her for so many years.
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Yeah, we have the same producer,
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and so I've known her for a while.
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If you listen really closely to some of my songs,
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on Sour and on Guts,
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she's singing in the back.
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She does background vocals on a lot of songs.
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I didn't know this, though.
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Yeah, I love her.
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I used to go visit her when she worked at a donut shop before she got signed,
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before she put out any of her music.
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I used to, like, go and,
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like, eat donuts with her and hang out.
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And so I'm just so happy with her.
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Isn't that fun to look at both of you right now?
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Yeah, I'm so proud of her.
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She deserves it all.
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I wanted to show a clip.
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Here's a look at Olivia Rodrigo Guts' World Tour.
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Check this out.
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Be careful, baby.
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I'm so obsessed with your ass.
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I'm so obsessed with your ass.
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She's crazy.
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If you're a friend, is she good and bad?
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Do you think about her?
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I'm fine.
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It doesn't matter, tell me.
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Is she easygoing, never controlling?
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Well, trouble, well, right?
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Oh, God, she makes me so obsessed.
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Come on.
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That's how you do it.
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Olivia Rodrigo, everybody!
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Olivia Rodrigo, Guts World Tour is on Netflix now.
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We'll be right back with Terry Russell.
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Stick around, everybody.
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Come on.
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Go on.
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Bye.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will dive into a humorous and engaging interview segment featuring Olivia Rodrigo discussing her experiences during her world tour and an unexpected encounter with law enforcement. This content is excellent for practicing conversational English and understanding real-life situations. By listening to the dialogue, you can improve your comprehension skills, enhance your vocabulary, and develop your ability to express emotions and reactions in English. Engaging with this material will also provide authentic context for using English in everyday scenarios.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Interrogation room - A specialized room for questioning suspects.
- Border control - The area where authorities manage entry and exit at international borders.
- Panic attack - A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety.
- Gaslighting - Causing someone to question their own reality or memories.
- Delirious - In a disturbed state of mind due to illness or exhaustion.
- Federal officer - A government agent enforcing laws at the federal level.
- Second-guessing - Doubting or questioning one’s choices or actions.
- Scared - A feeling of fear or anxiety.
Practice Tips
To make the most out of this lesson, consider using a shadowing app to practice your speaking skills. Here are some tailored tips for effective shadowing based on the speed and tone of Olivia Rodrigo's interview:
- Listen closely to the tone of her voice, especially during emotional moments—this helps with improving English pronunciation and intonation.
- Try to repeat her lines just after she speaks. This method, also known as shadow speak, will allow you to mimic the natural flow of conversation.
- Focus on specific phrases that convey emotions, such as “I’m freaking out” and “I’m so scared.” Practicing these will enhance your expressive abilities in IELTS speaking practice scenarios.
- Record your voice while shadowing to track your progress. This feedback will help you identify areas for improvement in your speaking speed and clarity.
- Review certain sections where she expresses disbelief or panic. Understanding her emotional responses will give you valuable insights into conversational English.
By actively engaging with this content, you will build confidence in your speaking abilities and develop a deeper understanding of everyday English conversations. Enjoy your practice and keep pushing your learning boundaries!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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