Best Intense Metal Podcasts (2024)

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The birth of punctuation: from oral traditions to silent reading. Noun clusters. A wing wang in a mucket. 16:29

1d ago16:29

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979. In the first segment, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins and transformation of punctuation. From the early days when words ran together without spaces, to the introduction of punctuation systems by scholars like Aristophanes, we explore how punctuation has played a pivotal role in shaping written communication. In the second segm…

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How to become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg 19:23

11h ago19:23

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978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and his new book, "Supercommunicators." We explore the skills anyone (yes, you!) can learn to become a powerful communicator. Learn about the science behind effective communication, from NASA's emotional intelligen…

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Escape from L.A. (part 2 of a double crossover!) | S1E27 1:38:44

1d ago1:38:44

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Today, we continue the double crossover with Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast, with the sequel to Escape from NY, 1996’s Escape from L.A. We’ll also be sure to touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture a…

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Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy 13:44

9d ago13:44

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977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky orig…

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Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'? 19:58

16d ago19:58

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976. How have our pets influenced the way we use language? This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends. From LOLcats to doggo dialects, discover the linguistic wonders of how we talk about our beloved pets. Plus, don't get tripped up by "imply" versus "infer." In the second s…

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Escape from New York (part 1 of a double crossover!) | S1E26 1:49:06

15d ago1:49:06

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In a first for Retromade, we have a double crossover with Kevin & Jim from Pool Scene Podcast (You can find them on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok). They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia. We're going all the way back to 1981 today for part one using Pool Scene's format for Kurt's first role donning an eyepatch as Snake …

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You love to read. Could you narrate? 24:14

17d ago24:14

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975. This week, I learned all about audiobook narration from David H. Lawrence XVII, who is launching a new program called "Narrate Your Own Book." If you've ever dreamed of being a narrator, this episode is for you! And if you're a self-published author who has always wanted to narrate your own audiobook (or feel like you should), this episode is …

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BONUS: Road House remake (We definitely have thoughts!) | S1B1 48:13

21d ago48:13

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Today as a bonus episode, Jamie & Milo from the “80s & 90s Uncensored” podcast, are back to discuss the 2024 remake of the cult classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. On the 80s and 90s Uncensored, listen to card-carrying Gen-Xers Milo and Jamie as they banter, debate, and discuss various topics about the 80s and 90s. If you are a miserable…

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Memory, Aging, and the Lingering 'Anyways' 17:31

23d ago17:31

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974. How does aging affect our ability to understand language? From the challenges of processing complex sentences to the resilience you get from a rich vocabulary, we look at how our language skills change over time. Plus, looking into why people say "anyways" led me to some interesting historical tidbits. The aging segment was written by Valerie …

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Breakdown (stressfully intense!) | S1E24 1:57:10

30d ago1:57:10

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Today, we travel back to May 1997 for another road thriller, but this time with our everyman, Kurt Russell, in Breakdown. And of course, we’ll open the time capsule to get us in the 1997 mindset. We're lucky to have actual movie-makers joining me today - Bill Bant & Jason Masek from All 80s Movies Podcast. Born in Philadelphia, Bill Bant would atte…

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A nuclear win at the Oscars. CamelCase. One clo. 16:54

1M ago16:54

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973. "Oppenheimer" leads us to wonder about the "nucular" pronunciation of "nuclear." And why do people have that second capital letter in the middle of MySpace, OutKast, and PowerPoint (and is it grammatically correct)? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nuclear/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from …

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From grunts to grammar. The Irish 'after doing.' The winning NGD poem! 13:44

1M ago13:44

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972. How did humans evolve from grunting ancestors to masters of language and poetry? This week, we explore fascinating theories on the origins of human language, including the laugh-inducing Bow-Wow and Pooh-Pooh theories. We also delve into Irish-English calques for St. Patrick's Day (and in response to a question from a Grammarpaloozian) and cel…

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Tall Tale (Disney fantasy adventure) | S1E23 1:22:52

1M ago1:22:52

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Today, we travel back to March 1995 for Disney’s family, fantasy adventure western movie - Tall Tale. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Seth & Michelle from the Movie Friends podcast. Michelle has been podcasting for forever, Seth has been watching movies for forever …

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Where did our language start? 21:32

1M ago21:32

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971. Linguists have traced modern languages like English and Sanskrit back thousands of years to a single Proto-Indo-European source. This week, we explore their detective work and the debates around the origins of the ancestral tongue. This piece was written by Kurt Kleiner, a freelance science and technology writer living in Toronto. It originall…

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'Addictive' or 'addicting'? Types of nouns. Folley 14:06

2M ago14:06

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970. We answer a listener question about the difference between "addictive" and "addicting," and then we look at how to write compound nouns: did you visit a coffeehouse or a coffee house? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/addictive/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.…

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Next of Kin | S1E22 1:39:32

2M ago1:39:32

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In this episode, we travel back to October 1989 for the action crime drama, Next of Kin. And as always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is back! Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also s…

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Tracing the origins of Miami's new English. Why it's not a 'gumballs' machine. Embassy Sweets. 19:40

2M ago19:40

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969. From "wolkenkratzer" in German to "flea market" in English, direct translations called calques show how languages borrow from each other. This week, we look at how these translations are changing English in Miami and Spanish in Louisiana. Plus, we look at the difference between "gumball machine" and "gumballs machine" and how it might explain …

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Taylor Swift Doesn't Need Your Grammatical Approval. In Love. Foil Lump Surprise. 13:24

2M ago13:24

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968. This week, I expand on my comments for the New York Times about Taylor Swift's grammatically sound but apostrophe-free new album title: "The Tortured Poets Department." Plus, we dive deep into the nuances between "loving" someone and being "in love," tracing how the word evolved from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root "leubh" yet still doesn…

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Black Dog (it is ACTION-packed!) | S1E21 1:28:30

2M ago1:28:30

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In today's episode, we travel back to May 1998 for the trucker road action movie, Black Dog. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/…

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'A' versus 'an.' 'Larruping' rides again. Euonyms. Flavoring. 12:53

3M ago12:53

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967. Should you say "a honor" or "an honor"? It's trickier than you think! We explore why articles depend on sounds and regional variations, the difference between "thee" and "thuh," and your stories about delicious phrasings. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/a-versus-an/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!)…

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From 'hwhat' to 'what': Tracing a letter's disappearing act. Barkhouse. 17:54

3M ago17:54

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966. We explore the rise and fall of the letter H: Debates over its name ("haitch" or "aitch"?) and why a once-prestigious pronunciation like "hwhat" now seems old-fashioned. The "haitch" segment was written by Kate Burridge, a professor of linguistics at Monash University, and Catherine McBride, a professor of psychology at Chinese University of H…

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City of Joy | S1E20 1:38:53

3M ago1:38:53

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We continue with our Everyman, Patrick Swayze, today by traveling back to April of 1992 to India with an uplifting & inspirational story: City of Joy. My guest today is Sicco Heersink, an author, podcaster, traveler, and fellow “Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network” host - he hosts Hugging the Cactus - a Mel Gibson podcast, among a few others.…

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The listener show! (canceled, think, lettuce, funnily, episode numbers, at about, mangos, musgos) 19:45

3M ago19:45

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965. It's a listener question extravaganza! I answer your questions about "canceled," "another think/thing coming," zero plurals such as "fish," the way I reference verbs, episode numbers, "at about," mangos versus green peppers, and muskgos. (And if I didn't answer your question, don't despair. I hope to do another show with listener questions in …

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Technology changes how we write. Who was the first Goody Two Shoes? 16:34

3M ago16:34

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964. From Nietzsche's writing ball to word processors and beyond, we look at how technology can change the way people write. Plus, we unpack the origin of the phrase "Goody Two Shoes" — it didn't start out as an insult. The "technology" segment was by Matthew G. Kirschenbaum a professor of English and digital studies at the University of Maryland. …

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Captain Ron | S1E19 1:19:27

4M ago1:19:27

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Today, we go back to September 1992 for the adventure comedy, Captain Ron. As always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m delighted to be joined by my lovely friend, Shannon Skalka. Being a product of the 80’s, Shannon has a penchant for all things rad and tubular. She considers herself an expert on all the f…

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More than fluff: Understanding 'needless' words. Larruping. Chicken surprise. 11:22

3M ago11:22

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963. Strunk and White said to omit needless words, but sometimes "redundant" words can serve a meaningful purpose. Plus, we have the story behind larruping food. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/redundancy/transcript | Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. | Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. | Peeve Wa…

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The psychology (and language) of time. Commas are like people on the subway. Fox chores. 15:39

4M ago15:39

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962. We explore why phrases like "time flies" and "fast approaching" reveal deeper perspectives on time — is it us moving or the event? Plus, you may think you know how to use commas, but just like people, they can be more complex than they appear at first glance. The "time" segment was written by by Sarah Duffy, a senior lecturer in English langua…

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Why English has silent letters. Dayjamas. 19:52

4M ago19:52

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960. Some English letters are seen but not heard. In fact, more than half the letters in our alphabet are sometimes silent. We look at the many reasons we have these silent letters that make spelling such a challenge, but that also tell fascinating stories about the history of our language. Plus, we look at the origin of the word "pajamas/pyjamas" …

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A rizzy word-of-the-year chat (with Jess Zafarris) 22:39

4M ago22:39

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961. Prompting, hallucinating, and more! Jess Zafarris, author of "Words from Hell," joins me for a word-of-the-year chat. Hang out with us as we look at how dictionaries are handling new words and meanings that have cropped up around emerging technologies in 2023. "Words from Hell" https://amzn.to/3rZVxo0 Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymolo…

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Tombstone | S1E18 1:24:42

4M ago1:24:42

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Merry Christmas! Today, we travel back exactly 30 years to December 1993 for the old-west pseudo biographical drama that is Tombstone. Hal Rudnick from the Binge Boys podcast joins me today. Hal is a host and comedian. You might know him from Screen Junkies, Disney Channel, & Key & Peele! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/halrudnick & https:…

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