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Etymoleon, a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast, gets into the world of word history and origins. Join host Leon Bailey-Green as he researches and explores the historical and linguistic roots of words, names and phrases tied to diverse topics. Without claiming expertise in linguistics or history, Leon assumes the role of an avid researcher, presenting analyses of how words have evolved over time. Each episode unveils the journey of words, dissecting their transformations and connections to v ...
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Aven & Mark discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
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A Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) talking about the words in the English language that fascinate them most at the moment, looking at their histories and origins and trying to piece together just how they got to where they are today. This is a podcast for anyone interested in etymology (the study of words and their origins/history). If you've ever found yourself happier after discovering some bizarre bit of trivia about a word that you hadn't even given a second thought to (such as how the w ...
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Words for Granted is a podcast that looks at how words change over time. Host Ray Belli uses linguistic evolution as a way of understanding larger historical and cultural changes.
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Polite girls with potty mouths.
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Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words. Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R3ZnESMdsuTevq4ib9CvA
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I am a dream activist, practitioner and teacher. I am the host of An Etymology of Dreaming - a podcast on digging into the roots of the language of dreams.
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Two nerds get drunk and talk about etymology.
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Just Between Us is a comedic variety show where Allison Raskin and Gabe Dunn openly discuss everything from mental health to sex and all the stuff in-between. Each week, they’ll answer a question from a listener seeking advice, interview someone fascinating, participate in a rarely winnable game show and discuss a random topic affecting the world. Jump from highbrow to lowbrow in a single episode! Sometimes multiple times! Nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors w ...
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Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich music anthology series dedicated to telling the stories of overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices, funny moments, important events, forgotten chapters of history, and some of the greatest music stories seldom told. Each episode is hosted by a different journalist taking listeners on a deep dive into the heart of music and fandom. Produced by an all-woman team, the stories range from epic to hilarious, poignant to shocking ...
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Word Journeys is a podcast about etymology and the surprising stories behind the origins of English words. English is constantly evolving and the meanings of words are always shifting. In each episode, we take words united by a common theme and explore how they made their way into English and the historical circumstances which shaped their definitions. For more information or to contact us, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com. If you would like to contribute to the show and want to see the per ...
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Does the "world" seem unstable? Do conspiracy theories seem more believable than not? This podcast deals with the big issues of our era. We examine the standard narratives in an effort to question why and what we have been taught. Your challenge is to question yours, find truths you "overstand" and be the heard, not the herd.
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The podcast about the history and stories behind the words we read, write, and speak everyday. Plus, how Kale is from The Devil.
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The study of the origin of words of Hindi, Sanskrit & other languages and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history which has enhanced the knowledge of the society & brings out the broader version of the culture. We here provide you our listener with in-depth knowledge. This show will release episodes weekly in both Hindi & English alternatively. Hindi By Mrs. Gayitri Chhibber English By Puranjay Savar Mattas *DISCLAIMER* The English episodes are transcriptions of the H ...
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There were once two men who loved trivia. But their friends and family were frankly quite fed up with their “cool facts”. So they made a podcast.
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Culinary Word of the Day is hosted by chef and author Jenn de la Vega. Subscribe to short, educational weekly dispatches to expand your vocabulary of the comestible across agriculture, technology, cooking techniques, food trends, and international cuisine. Esculentè is a behind-the-scenes conversation podcast hosted by Jenn de la Vega and research producer Alicia Book. For every three culinary words, Jenn and Alicia discuss material from the cutting room floor in a series of bonus episodes. ...
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Volley.FM presents Did You Know. Listen to Sebastian and Peter and crack up learning a new fun fact every day. Did you know otters hold hands when they sleep or that the fortune cookie was invented in California? Perfect for stocking up your funny fact bank for that watercooler chat at the office.
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Have you ever wondered why we use certain phrases or words? Where did they come from? What's the origin of that saying? Why do we say "Rule of Thumb"? Why should we mind our "P's & Q's"? Father and son hosts Scott and Liam Kelly have the answers to those questions! We know you could just look it up online, but why not have us do the work for you and have a fun time listening! For Season 2 we are playing our world famous game show--What Word Am I? at the end of each episode! New episodes ever ...
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Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.
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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every day. This podcast talks to the authors of these new species to get the behind-the-scenes stories of how new species are found and named, as well as why these discoveries should matter to everyone, not just scientists. Join us on our journey to better understand the wonderful biodiversity of our planet! Be sure to follow New Species on Twitter (@PodcastSpecies), and support the podcas ...
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Each week Pat and Eric answer a couple questions so you don't get stumped when your kid says "But Daddy Why..."
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Nonconsequential conversations, with love
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Cousins Jenn and Julie live on opposite coasts and discuss anything and everything, and mostly nothing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/partiallyrelated/support
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A dip into current social perspectives and ways to navigate.
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Meninges Trois, a media production where intellectual conversation meets elevation. Through the use of etymology and scholarly research, we explore topics surrounding cultural communities. From our dialogues, we aim to educate the masses while promoting community development and self improvement. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meninges-trois/support
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Welcome to “Spiritual Intelligence,” hosted by Maame Grace, a spiritual visionary and pro-African culturalist. Join her on a journey of enlightenment through powerful spiritual theories and metaphysical ideation. Immerse yourself in the depths of ethereal exploration as Maame Grace also shares profound insights on her YouTube series, “Revelations, TWMG and Spiritual Hour” Tune in for an enlightened experience where spirituality meets intellect.
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In this podcast, the team at Jocelyn Seamer Education and I will dive deep into all things structured literacy. We will unpack our online resources and analyse chapters from my books.
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Creating conscious content and events, building a community of conscious minds to assist & guide each other on the path to ascension. To create a gathering of new knowledge & wisdom, a sharing network to exchange researched information, experiences & further findings for truth seekers. A place for conscious businesses to showcase their helpful services & products to create trusting connections for those seeking the healing & information that they require. Follow Ascending Tribe on FB: Ascend ...
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Why did they do that? Did they think they’d get away with it? What were they hoping to accomplish? From the inane to the criminal, Dr. Sean McMillan and Rich Morrow will extract nuggets of virtue from our neighbors doing things they shouldn’t… immoral, dumb, reckless and feckless things that make you wonder about the future of humanity. Featuring Dr. Sean McMillan & Rich Morrow Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v2nMfnJNqe0 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmillanandmorrow/ Fo ...
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Shitty History is the birth child of comedian Angi Bell. It was conceptualized during an episode of TWS with Angi B and has since been brought to fruition. On each mini-episode, you can expect to hear some true facts mixed with nonsense as it relates to various history, sports, phrases, products...pretty much anything really. Definitely won't be for the faint of heart. Have a listen!
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Barely Researched Facts is a facts-based show (barely) brought to you by ArtNowThus; an arts, events and content company. Born out of the infamous lockdown of 2020, the show is a trip down dissection lane – of words. Every episode, the hosts Ragini and Shar choose one word and deep dive into it. Every interesting fact we can find, we research – somewhat casually – and bring to you, pairing it with some good humour and casual chat between two friends.
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Praise Christian Fellowship is a family of Christian faith and a local expression of the Body of Christ composed of people who have encountered the love, redemption, & transformation available in our Risen Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. As followers of Christ, we dedicate ourselves to serving our Lord, studying the Scriptures, caring for one another, calling all to Christian discipleship, and carrying out our mission of Good News and kind works to the world in the Name of the Son, by the power ...
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Capilano Radio Club formed in attempt to connect voices and people together, to bring awareness of the incredible initiatives and projects students create at Cap. Through the form of new media and internet radio, the club aspires to create a platform for new voices to be heard, and to bridge a community of students on and off campus. We aim to give students a voice through the platform of new media, to showcase their opinions, talent and work. Capilano Radio is currently in development to ru ...
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I’m Matt Maruca, and this is The Light Diet podcast! After struggling with health issues as a young kid, I’ve spent nearly half my life seeking to understand how our bodies work in order to achieve optimal health. On my journey, I learned about little-known Western research from expert scientists confirming that our bodies are electromagnetic in nature, meaning that we are truly beings of light, and our body’s functions are controlled by light. This research opens the doors to an entirely ne ...
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Hoodoo Cast is a podcast for authentic Hoodoo, which is Akan Ancestral Religion in North america. Hoodoo is not an “amalgamation of various African traditions” combined with pseudo-native americanism and/or european pseudo-occultism. Hoodoo is specifically the Ancestral Religion of Akan people from the region of contemporary Ghana and Ivory Coast, West Afuraka/Afuraitkait (Africa), preserved in our spiri-genetic blood-circles for over 300 years in North America. Spiritual cultivation, our ca ...
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Lakon, a Southern Oceanic language spoken on Gaua Island in Torba Province of Vanuatu. Maléku (malécu jaíca) – a Chibchan language spoken in northern Costa Rica. Kadiwéu (Ejiwajigi) – a Guaicuruan language spoken in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in southern Brazil Mocoví (moqo…
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This episode uncovers various theories behind why and how we use certain non-verbal gestures to communicate, along with the origins of the terms that describe them. Discover the surprising history behind gestures like the high-five, said to be popularised by American baseball, and elbow touching, first suggested by the World Health Organization in …
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In this Adventure in Etymology we free ourselves by looking into the word escape. Escape [ɪˈskeɪp / əˈskeɪp] can mean: To get free; to free oneself. To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment To elude the observation or notice of; to not be seen or remembered by …
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Episode 94 | Nerd Culture Etymology
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The Church Nerds wrap up season 7 with a look at the way nerd culture words and church culture terms have become common vernacular. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Episode 222: Jay & Ray groove with some Gs. disgruntle grub Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and video industries. Grab a taste of…
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Too Long Did Read [It]: My Nipples Are Precariously Attached To My Body
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Horror movies, faking cancer, and a lazy man's mother tells his ambitious girlfriend to leave him. Why are parents so sneaky? A post about how to look photogenic leads to us to Allison's color analysis. Why would anyone use the subreddit r/roastme? Allison seems to be in love with actress Margaret Qualley and Gabe tells an intense story about how t…
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8: American vs. British English: A transatlantic war of words
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For centuries, British English and American English have been locked in a battle for supremacy. In this edition of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess expose the linguistic differences either side of 'the pond' and try to understand why they exist. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/o6KlBd7TPFIBy Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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Episode 070 - Arabian Nights, Unreliable Narrators & Conspiracy Theories
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Do you know which member of the Barmakid family is a well known name from pop-culture and also appears in the Arabian Nights multiple times? Do you know which author went to India to write a story set in Portugal but ended up writing a novel famous for its unreliable narrator? Do you know which famous 20th century conspiracy theory features the div…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New writing system: Sheek Bakrii Saphaloo Script, which was created in 1956 by Sheikh Bakri Sapalo from Ethiopia, and is used to write Oromo, a Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Egypt. New fictional script: Exception, which appears in the Netflix anime series “Exception”. New…
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In this episode we find connections between Celtic bills and beaks, and chisels and gouges in other languages. A gouge [ɡaʊdʒ] is a chisel with a curved blade for cutting or scooping channels, grooves, or holes in wood, stone, etc. The word comes from Middle English gouge (gouge), from Old French gouge (gouge), from Late Latin goia / gu(l)bia (chis…
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Episode 221: Jay & Ray get squared away with new idioms. spic and span squared away Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and video ind…
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Sobriety with Bruce W. Brackett, Women's Intuition, and Nice v. Kind
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New York! Concrete jungle where Gabe and Allison are and want everyone to know. The duo then discuss a listener's question about "women's intuition." Next, author and influencer Bruce W. Brackett joins the pod to chat about his sobriety story, family patterns, and pulling your life together after falling down multiple times. And finally, what's the…
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7: Was an orange ever a "norange"? | WORD MASH-UPS
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Hello and welcome (or should that be hellcome?) to another Words Unravelled. In this episode, Rob and Jess discuss word mash-ups. - 🍊Was an orange ever a norange? - 🍔 Why do cheeseburgers make no sense? - ❓Is it okay to "aks" instead of "ask"? These questions answered and many more as we explore portmanteaus, rebracketing and metathesis. WATCH this…
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Episode 069 - Etymology, Cognate Words & Shakespeare
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Do you know what was unique about Cate Blanchett's Oscar win in 2005? Do you know what name derived from a snack was given to the cheap front row seats in theatres in the heyday of Vaudeville? Do you know what a Nisba is and what it has to do with the famous Persian poet Rumi? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Bhaca (isiBhaca) – a Southern Bantu language spoken in Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Ulumandaʼ – a South Sulawesi language spoken in West Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. Bambam– a South Sulawesi language spoken in West Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. New…
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This time we're looking into furniture terminology, from the interchangeably used couch, sofa and settee to futon and hammock, which derive from the languages of their origin. Learn why the history of the dining room sideboard, known as the credenza, is rooted in the fear of food poisoning, and trace the origins of the word chair back to its Ancien…
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In this Adventure in Etymology we look into the word landlubber, and related words in English and other languages. A landlubber [ˈlænd.lʌ.bə / ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ] is: Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman. It comes from lubber (a big, clumsy, stupid fellow who lives in idleness), from Middle English lobre (lazy lout) fr…
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In this episode, the Church Nerds take a look at recent celebrities who've announced their conversion to Christianity, and examine how Church Culture responds to these events. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Episode 220: Jay & Ray leaf through some old foliage idioms. - Encore root for bushed Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and video i…
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Too Long, Did Read (It): The Boob Had To Be Big Enough To Cover The Hole
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Allison is rashy again. r/books reveals people cheating the system. r/kidsarefuckingstupid features a very thoughtful music lover. r/traumatizethemback teaches a teacher an important life lesson. r/tragedeigh proves not everyone should be parents. And finally, five year time lapses gets half a point. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free…
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6: What's poopy about a poop deck? | NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY
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Welcome, me hearties, to another episode of Words Unravelled. In this edition, Rob and Jess discuss nautical terms and pirate slang. 💩 What's so poopy about a poop deck? 🏴☠️ What does it mean to "shiver" someone's timbers? ⚓️ Which English idioms come from the high seas? Find out in Words Unravelled! Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/QPcOx…
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In part 2 of Taxonomy Basics, Ashleigh Whiffin of National Museums Scotland brings us into the entomology collection to learn the fundamentals of curation and preservation, including which pins to use, the importance of collection data, and much more. Ashleigh is responsible for the care and development of a collection of 2.5 million insect specime…
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Do you know what serendipitous name did Werner von Braun give to the leader of the Martians in his sci-fi novel? Do you know what character Mario Lopez played in the short film 'A Recipe For Seduction'? Do you know what was Jerry Parr inspired to do after watching a film about a secret service agent, and how did life come a full circle for him? Tun…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Teanu – an Oceanic language spoken on Vanikoro Island in Temotu Province in the east of the Solomon Islands. Nanggu (Engdewu) – an Oceanic language spoken on the island of Nendö in Temotu province in the east of the Solomon Islands. Uneapa (Uniapa) – an Oceanic l…
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This episode explores the origins and meanings of names beginning with the letter C. Discover surprising connections between the name Charles and the term churlish, both rooted in a Germanic language word. Uncover how a Latin word meaning "hairless" influenced terms like Calvinism and chauvinist, named after historical figures. Explore the origin o…
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In this episode we discover the Celtic power behind some vigorous Romance and English words. The English word brio [ˈbɹiːoʊ] means vigour or vivacity. When used in musical directions, as con brio, it means with spirit, with vigour, vivciously [source]. It comes from Italian brio (vivacity, liveliness), from Spanish brío (vigour, mettle, zest, zeal)…
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Episode 219: Jay & Ray punch out some old idioms. - Encore cold cocked beats me Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and video industr…
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Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg, Disclosing Psychosis, and Audiobooks
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Have a problem? In IQ, a listener writes in wondering when to disclose schizoaffective disorder to new people in their lifeTurn it into something you can be an influencer about! Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and the author of "Supercommunicators" Charles Duhigg drops by the podcast to give tips on how to better communicate, facilitate difficult…
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5: Can you be gormful, wistless or ert? | UNPAIRED WORDS
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Join word nerds Jess and Rob as they uncover English's lost positives and orphaned negatives. Why can you be "nonchalant" but not "chalant"? If something perfect is "immaculate", what does it mean to be "maculate"? And if you're no longer "exasperated" are you therefore "asperated"? Find out in this edition of Words Unravelled. Watch this episode h…
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In part 1 of Taxonomy Basics, Evan Waite from Arizona State University teaches us all about collecting entomological specimens. From which traps to use to tips on sharing your collection with others, Evan gives us all of the details with some great stories along the way. Evan is a coleopterist and PhD Candidate at Arizona State University. His work…
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Episode 067 - Comics, Anime & Fatal Diseases
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Do you know which comic character is the official mascot for the Space Flight Awareness program? Do you know which anime was adapted into a 90s Hong Kong film starring Jackie Chan? Do you know which Indian surname or last name references perfume sellers? Tune in to find out!!You can reach us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/F…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Sa’a (Tɛgɛ) – a Southeast Solomonic language spoken on South Malaita and Ulawa islands in Makira Ulawa Province of the Solomon Islands. Talise (ẽberã) – a Southeast Solomonic language spoken in the south of Guadalcanal Island in Guadalcanal Province of the Solomo…
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In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what the dickens a dinkus is, and what to do with an asterism. A dinkus is: A small drawing or artwork used for decoration in a magazine or periodical. A small ornament, usually a line of three asterisks (* * *), especially for the purpose of breaking up sections of a chapter, article, or other text ⁎⁎⁎ It…
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Episode 218: Jay & Ray spend some money on a few old idioms. - Encore bucks moola ducats dosh Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and…
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