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Etymoleon, a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast, gets into the world of word history and origins. Join Leon as he researches and explores the historical and linguistic roots of words, names and phrases tied to diverse topics. Without 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 various languages such as Ol ...
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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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A p*dcast where Dimitri (@drposhlost) and Khalid (@khalidbinyaqub) explore deep politics, occult history, conspiracy, and ontological ops from a critical-paranoid perspective. For access to full-length premium episodes, new installments of Demon Forces, and the SJ Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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Lexitecture

Ryan Paulsen and Amy Hanlon

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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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Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast

Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast

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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 Etymology Podcast

Gayitri Chhibber & Puranjay Savar Mattas

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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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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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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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Why Do We Say That?

Scott & Liam Kelly

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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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New Species

New Species Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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Ascending Tribe

Uniting Conscious Minds

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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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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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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 Los Angeles

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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

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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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Episode 229: Jay & Ray are feeling some old idioms. - Encore hankering bedsides yourself 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 vide…
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Send us a Text Message. SummaryIn this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including relationships, lactose intolerance, childhood experiences, tying shoes, podcasts, DIY car repairs, dental care, and the use of explicit language during intimate moments. They also touch on the idea of a competition to see who can produce the …
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In this episode, we uncover the origins of words related to the summer season, such as sweltering, holiday, barbecue and scorching. Learn about the dahlia, a flower of the British summer season, named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, who shares a surname with the famous author Roald Dahl. The name means "valley" with the English variant being "d…
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In this Adventure in Etymology, we’re opening doors to find the origins of the word door. A door [dɔː / dɔɹ] is: A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a …
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help to cover her children's school fees. Charlie emphasizes understanding native expressions from the story and encourages listeners…
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Dimitri and Khalid formally embark on their destabilization campaign against the term “parapolitics”, starting with the earliest known uses of the term from the late 19th to mid-20th century.Topics include: “Little Arthur’s Guide to Humbug”, “Agnes Goodmaid”, sus satyr coming out of a cosmic egg, “Political Ideology: Why The Common Man Believes Wha…
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In this episode, we’re piecing together the Celtic roots of the word piece and related words. Piece comes from Middle English pece [ˈpɛːs(ə)] (piece, morsel, bit), from Anglo-Norman piece (piece, bit, part), from Late Latin petttia (piece, portion), from Gaulish *pettyā, from Proto-Celtic *kʷezdis (piece, portion) [source]. Related words in the mod…
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Dimitri and Khalid continue exploring the long strange trip of the word “parapolitics” into the 1990s.Topics include: Jacques Rancière’s book “Disagreement: Politics and Philosophy”, calling out Aristotle for not actually doing a heckin’ democracy, policing the polis, the undergrad thesis that accurately nailed SJ’s bricoleur nature, inhabiting the…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this bitesize episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie recounts his transformative experience at a mindfulness retreat, sparked by his partner's concerns about his increasing irritability. Despite initial challenges, the retreat helped him rediscover the power of mindfulness and understand the root of his grum…
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In this edition of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess resurrect some long lost words. We promise not to leave you gremed, overmirthed, nor cursed with the mulligrubs as we explore a hubble-shubble of archaic and obsolete vocabulary from centuries past. 🎥 WATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_tW9pfCqIgY ==LINKS== Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords J…
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*This is the final unlocked episode of Demon Forces on the public feed. For access to the upcoming DEMON FORCES VI: The Murder of Yugoslavia episodes and subsequent chapters as soon as they drop, subscribe to the Demon Forces Tier at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.*Dimitri embarks on a terrifying dive into the career of Charles Taylor’s most mysteriou…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Nafanan, a Southern Senufo spoken mainly in Ghana, and also Ivory Coast. Papapana, a Northwest Solomonic language spoken on the east coast of Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. Yelmek, a Trans-Fly-Bulaka River language spoken in the Merauke Regency in South Papua Province …
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For access to premium episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, live call-in specials, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.In part 3 of their Metaparapolitics intervention, Dimitri and Khalid dive into two 20th century academic suslords who both wielded the term “parapolitics” in different but …
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Episode 228: Jay & Ray get hungry for a some old foodioms. - Encore ham-fisted egg on your face Hambone Blues by Milton Brown / 1936 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 …
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie and his wife Stacey discuss their partner priorities list, inspired by their friend Amy's pre-marriage counseling exercise. Join them for an engaging and personal conversation. 🧐 Take English Level Test 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resources 🎓 En…
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Dimitri and Khalid continue their six-hour call-in marathon with Patreon subscribers.Topics include: Philip K. Dick, why DEMON FORCES is Dimitri’s White Whale, varying attitudes towards jinn in different Islamic cultures, whether Adult Swim was a sus satanic brainwashing psyop aimed at Millennial and Zoomer children, whether the Thielbucks dissiden…
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To celebrate Subliminal Jihad’s 200th episode, Dimitri and Khalid go full Coast 2 Coast mode and open up the phone lines to Patreon subscribers for a six-hour marathon of pure noided talk. Topics include: SJ’s stance on Gen Z, sus South Florida bottled water tycoons and Contra Sheriffs, how to expose your students to the real shit and the definitio…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Helong, a West Timor language spoken in mainly in West Timor in the Kupang Regency of East Nusa Tenggara province in southern Indonesia. Phom, a Brahmaputran language spoken in Nagaland in the northeast of India. Sursurunga, a Western Oceanic language spoken in New Ireland Provi…
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This episode explores the origins and meanings of names popular with royalty. Discover why the nickname of a 10th century Nordic king lives on in the 20th century technology term Bluetooth. Learn how the name Harry, a pet form of Henry, traces back to the French pronunciation during the Middle English period. We also look into the ancient Greek roo…
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In this episode we look into the Celtic roots of words for heather in some Romance languages. The Proto-Celtic word *wroikos means heather. Its origins are uncertain, and it possibly comes from a non-Indo-European substrate source [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: fraoch [fˠɾˠeːx] = heather, heath, moor in Irish fraoch…
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Episode 227: Jay & Ray are confused by a few new idioms. piss and vinegar flummox 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 indus…
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Send us a Text Message. Indica Dominant joins us send us your ...... SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including sobriety, polyamory, and video games. They share personal experiences and anecdotes, often with a humorous and lighthearted tone. The conversation touches on themes of relationships, boundaries, and personal g…
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This is an unlocked premium episode. For access to new monthly episodes of Demon Forces and all SJ episodes, subscribe to the Demon Forces tier on patreon.com/subliminaljihad. Dimitri launches into the most complex and sinister chapter of Demon Forces yet, exploring how the First Liberal Civil War metastasized into a West African proxy conflict and…
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Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Jju, an Atlantic Congo language spoken in Kaduna State in central Nigeria. Abua, a Central Delta language spoken in Rivers State in southern Nigeria. Banggai, a Celebic language spoken in Central Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. Beami, a Trans-New Guinea language spoken in the We…
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This episode gets into the origins of sleep-related terminology. Starting with how synonyms for sleep such as rest, nap, slumber and ZZZs entered the English language, we explain a theory as to why it's "forty winks" instead of twenty, thirty or fifty. Learn why the Old English word for snore is connected to rooting for someone to win, and why Aust…
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In this Adventure in Etymology we’re going on a journey to find out what links the word journey with words for day, heaven and god. Meanings of journey [ˈdʒɜːni / ˈdʒɝni] include: A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties o…
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Episode 226: Jay & Ray get cool with a few new idioms. boondoggle cool as a cucumber 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 in…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie welcomes Aurora, an Italian-born bilingual teacher and content creator, who shares her journey from a small town in Italy to teaching English in the UK. They laugh over her linguistic mishaps, discuss raising bilingual twins, and celebrate the success of her online language school. More useful links below... 🌐 A…
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What can tiny, flightless beetles tell us about the history of mountain geography and climate? It turns out, quite a bit! In this episode, Dr. Adam Haberski introduces us to the wild world of Staphylinid beetles, some of the most diverse creatures on the planet. We learn about the joys (and pitfalls) of collecting in the Southern Appalachians, as w…
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Send us a Text Message. CW: assault mentioned 40:00 -43:00 Sylvie from radio free use joins us maxelle is not a high value woman and will never be loved Red has a Motorcycle 00:00 Introduction and Bike Talk 09:53 Stress Dreams and Anxieties 12:46 Relationships with Fathers 37:04 Crying During Sex and the Importance of Communication 39:05 Humorous M…
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In this episode, we explore the stories behind the names of some of the world's most iconic landmarks and the etymology of the words used. We examine Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Gherkin, Burj Khalifa and more. Also uncovered are the origins and meanings of the names of architects associated with …
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This is a free preview. For access to premium episodes, new chapters of SEKRET MACHINE MUSIC, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, NOID-FM mixes, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe to the Al-Wara’ Frequency at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.After delivering a fatal existential blow to the Simpsons Bad Boy cult, Dimitri and Khalid turn their …
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Episode 225: Jay & Ray take a few Ls. - Encore lazy susan lo and behold 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. Gra…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help to cover her children's school fees. Charlie emphasizes understanding native expressions from the story and encourages listeners…
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Send us a Text Message. were back and Violet is here Dysphoria Detroit again this is what ai learned from our show Podcasting can be a fun and creative outlet for expressing oneself Choosing the right equipment is important for a successful podcast Family relationships can be complex and have both positive and negative aspects Personal experiences …
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Dimitri and Khalid record what is probably the last SJ episode before their assassinations by apoplectic Simpsons reply guys lashing out in the throes of total ego death. Topics include: the dominance of “Gen X irony” in 1990s pop culture, the rise of contextual/information-based toy culture, Pynchon’s cameos, reflections on Bartmania, the modern t…
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Original air date: 10/21/23*This is an unlocked episode. For access to premium episodes, new chapters of SEKRET MACHINE MUSIC, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, NOID-FM mixes, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe to the Al-Wara’ Frequency at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.In Part Two of SEKRET MACHINE MUSIC, Dimitri and Khalid jump to the o…
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This time we're looking into the origins of global corporations, exploring the etymology of their brand names and uncovering snippets of their histories. Some corporate names are derived from everyday words (Microsoft, Apple, Shell) and others from their founders' names (Audi, JP Morgan, Toyota). Learn why a payment provider's name also means trave…
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Episode 145: Jay & Ray kibitz over some old idioms. - Encore roger kibitz 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. G…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie welcomes his mother for a special conversation, where they reminisce about his childhood, family traditions, and her work as a counsellor and play therapist. Through heartfelt anecdotes and humorous mishaps, they explore the enduring bond between mother and son. 🧐 Take English Level Test 📑 Transcripts & glossari…
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This episode of Words Unravelled is out of this world! Blast off with Rob and Jess as they explore the cosmic origins of space terms. 🌌 Where did the planets get their names? And how do you actually pronounce Uranus? What’s the difference between a meteor, a comet and an asteroid? And what’s so milky about the Milky Way? 🌠 From constellations that …
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*Original air date: 10/09/23*Dimitri and Khalid embark on a new multi-episode series investigating the origins of synthesizers, electronic music, and rave culture from the early 20th century to today. PART ONE: Theosophy, Fascism, and Luigi Russolo’s Art of NoiseSome preliminary thoughts on the spiritual, social, and psychological significance of m…
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