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Discussing the highs and lows of parenting from the lens of a dad.
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Fatherhood is work, but it is a labor of love. Today is Tomorrow is a podcast for young dads aiming to give their best to their family and children. Fatherhood is an adventure with much to unlearn and learn as we go Join us on the journey as move forward. Your time and presence that you invest into your family now will inevitably reap an outcome. Make some meaningful memories because today is tomorrow.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The Clark and Miller English podcast is a fun, innovative and exciting way to learn English. Join us and see English in ways you've never seen English before. Follow Gabriel's English "hot takes" and really FEEL English naturally and comfortably. Listen to interviews with some of the world's best teachers. Get involved and join the community ... and have a laugh while you're doing it.
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Ramble-(verb) 1. walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route. 2. talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. Ramble by the River (Ramblebytheriver.com) is about becoming the best human possible. Join me and my guests, as we discuss the blessing that is the human experience. Ramble by the River is about finding an honest path to truth without losing our sense of humor along the way. It is about healing from the trauma of the past and moving into the next chapter of ...
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In this episode of The Dad Verb Podcast, Andrew, Ben, and Andrew discuss burnout. Call 988 in the US if you're thinking of harming yourself or someone else. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XfpYjR Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3HLZCzU Listen on Google: https://bit.ly/42uXtSU Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/dad_verb/ Follow Ben: htt…
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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough
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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…
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The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies
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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…
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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy
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1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…
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In this episode of The Dad Verb Podcast, Andrew, Ben, and Andrew discuss sleep deprivation. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XfpYjR Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3HLZCzU Listen on Google: https://bit.ly/42uXtSU Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/dad_verb/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/mr_mackenzie/ Follow The Other Andrew: htt…
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The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka.
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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…
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Buying your hometown newspaper, with Samantha & Greg Enslen
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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…
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In this episode of The Dad Verb Podcast, Andrew, Ben, and Andrew discuss educational toys. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XfpYjR Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3HLZCzU Listen on Google: https://bit.ly/42uXtSU Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/dad_verb/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/mr_mackenzie/ Follow The Other Andrew: http…
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'Which' versus 'that.' Words for walking. Bottleadammit.
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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…
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The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart
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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…
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In this episode of The Dad Verb Podcast, Andrew, Ben, and Andrew discuss Teaching Kids Societal Independence. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XfpYjR Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3HLZCzU Listen on Google: https://bit.ly/42uXtSU Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/dad_verb/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/mr_mackenzie/ Follow The…
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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.
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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…
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Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick
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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…
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In this episode of The Dad Verb Podcast Ben, Andrew, and Chris discuss swimming pools live with our discord community. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XfpYjR Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3HLZCzU Listen on Google: https://bit.ly/42uXtSU Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/dad_verb/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/mr_mackenzie/ F…
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