A show about language, linguistics and people who love both! A Language I Love Is... (ALILI) broadcasts linguistic joy and shares expert insights into the languages of the world. It's a simple formula: one host, one guest, one language, and three key questions: 1) What is your story and connection to this language? 2) What do you love about this language? 3) What is something you want the audience to know about this language? Through informative interviews and casual conversations, ALILI ful ...
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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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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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History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences explores the history of the study of language in its varied social and cultural contexts.
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TARIK is an Ethiopian history podcast which strives to educate Ethiopians & non-Ethiopians alike in the rich, diverse, and ancient history of Ethiopia. Referencing historical and academic sources, we intend to present factual discussions about significant events, great figures, culture, linguistics, religions & much more. Our goal is to educate the next generation to take pride in the boundless history that our country has to offer.
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This podcast is dedicated to topics of archaeological, historical, scientific and logical discussions in theology. The primary point of conflict between proponents of intelligent design vs evolutionism, for example, is the question of origins.
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The purpose of this podcast is to provide the larger context to the situation in the Middle East. The history will be provided through audio recordings of my late father, Dr. David Neiman –an expert on the history of the ancient near east and the relationship between the Church and the Jews. He based his theses on historical records, linguistics and a deep understanding of the Bible and its origins.
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Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, ...
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The Nightmare Zone is a podcast wherein Liss and Charles discuss topics in folklore, urban legends, and everything under the umbrella of the paranormal or frightening. Liss, from the UK has a degree in English Literature and brings the folklore, literary, and historical connections to the table. Charles, from Canada, is a student with an interest in linguistics, anthropology, philosophy, and spirituality and the paranormal. Together they talk about frightening or unexplained things that they ...
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Ghost Echoes is a music history podcast with secret rules. It begins in 1970 and it will proceed up to the present day, discussing one musical recording per episode. Some of them are famous and acclaimed, others utterly obscure. Some are classical, most are pop. The list of recordings that Ghost Echoes will focus on throughout its run is already decided and set in stone, having been chosen in accordance with the podcast’s non-negotiable rules, of which there are three: 1. REDACTED, 2. REDACT ...
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Spectology: The Science Fiction Book Club Podcast
Adrian & Matt: Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Literature Enthusiasts
Each month we choose a speculative fiction book, read it, and talk about the ideas & themes it explores.
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IS Livestream - How Languages Change, Evolve, and Relate
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Taken directly from youtube livetsream, so better there with the visual aids, but a good conversation nonetheless Find it on youtube and subscribe if you aren't already Today, I am joined by a Linguist to Discuss Language Typology. We are going to discuss how languages are related to each other, how we know, and why it's important. This discipline …
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This podcast returns in September. In the meantime, take a listen to this recap featuring a mix of clips from past episodes. Remember to leave a rating or review.By Leon Bailey-Green
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This podcast returns in September. In the meantime, take a listen to this recap featuring a mix of clips from past episodes. Remember to leave a rating or review.By Leon Bailey-Green
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This podcast returns in September. In the meantime, take a listen to this recap featuring a mix of clips from past episodes. Remember to leave a rating or review.By Leon Bailey-Green
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067 - Why Jesus is More Relevant Today Than Ever
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The Intersection of Faith, Culture, and Knowledge with David Gornoski In this episode, Illegitimate Scholar is joined by David Gornoski, host of 'A Neighbor's Choice,' to explore anthropology, mimetic theory, and the intersection of faith, culture, and knowledge. David discusses the role of Christianity in shaping societal values, the implications …
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Time for Episode 27 and a return to the Slavic languages! Unsurprisingly, Croatian is a Slavic language widely spoken in the modern-day country of Croatia, but did you know that it has many speakers in eastern Austria too? Burgenland Croatian is the starring language of this episode, beloved and chosen by Dr Katharina Tyran. As one of its native sp…
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This podcast is celebrating its first anniversary, thank you for listening and subscribing. In this episode, we explore the etymology of expressions of gratitude, tracing the origins of words like thanks, grateful, blessed and applaud. Clapping is a common gesture of appreciation, but the word clap also has a secondary meaning related to infection.…
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This episode gets into the origins of musical instrument names, from the guitar and ukulele to the harmonica, saxophone, drum and more. Learn how the saxophone got its name from its inventor, whose surname, Sax, is locational, tracing to Saxony. The Theremin is another instrument named after its creator. Discover Benjamin Franklin's surprising conn…
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This episode uncovers etymology related to the pharmaceutical industry. Learn how Ozempic and Tylenol got their names, as well as pharmaceutical giants like Roche and Pfizer. Pfizer, for instance, is an occupational surname rooted in a Latin word meaning "baker". Find out how a male enhancement drug might be named after a Sanskrit word meaning "tig…
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066 - The Decline of Gender Norms & Rise of Egalitarianism
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I am very sorry for the delay. A lot of indecision about what I want to be producing going forward. Standalone Youtube Videos coming more often. Will likely move podcast to once every 2 week, but with more content on Twitter and Youtube. Trying to find ways to stream more but without risk of being shut down (cannot believe this happened on a 50 yea…
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Episode 26 is a first for the show: a language so old that it's theoretical! This time, ALILI is discussing the whole Germanic language family, from English to Icelandic, since this episode's starring language is the family's common ancestor: Proto-Germanic. This prehistoric point of origin is the choice of my guest, Yoïn van Spijk, expert etymolog…
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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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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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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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Educator to Entrepreneur: The Art of Purpose
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In this episode, I talk to Art of Purpose and he shares his journey of going from a Public school teacher to self employed millionaire. Dino and I discuss Teaching, the issues with public school, mindset, and finding your purpose. Art of Purpose is a social media consultant, and I learned a lot of my Twitter knowledge from him. I highly recommend p…
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Episode 25 is here and it's a return to the Finno-Ugric languages with expert linguist Daria Zhornik. The particular member of Finno-Ugric is Mansi (specifically Northern Mansi), spoken in two regions of Russia. Daria both documents and researches this language, and so is full of good information about its history, genealogy, current status, future…
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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 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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064 - Political Organization Over Time 🛖🏛 w/ Dimes
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Exploring Societal Collapse, Autonomous Communities, and Network States | Illegitimate Scholar Ep. 64 In Episode 64 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I'm joined by Dimes from Blood Satellite to discuss civilization collapse, social constructs, and the rise of network states. We examine the differences between hunter-gatherer societies and modern…
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Episode 24 of ALILI is a return to India, this time to dive into Marathi, the official langauge of the state of Maharashtra and India's third-largest language. My guest is Manish Goregaokar, a software engineer and a real expert on language and writing. We discussed history, geography, society, phonology and vocabulary, as well as Manish's personal…
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In this episode we're taking a look at hair terminology, including the etymology behind diverse synonyms for hair, including dreads, mane and tresses. Learn about intriguing connections such as the association between the term "alopecia" and foxes, and the link between pomades and apples. Ever wondered about the origins of the word "shampoo" or the…
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063 - Cultural Insights Through Historical Linguistics
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Cultural Interactions, Linguistic Evolution, and Societal Unrest: A Deep Dive Wandering Humanist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ZVwUikzLyK72s6HAoxdzg Doc Brown Twitter: https://x.com/Altphilologe In Episode 63 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I am joined by Doc Brown of the Wandering Humanist. Join us as we delve into historical li…
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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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Podcast episode 40: Interview with Nick Riemer on politics, linguistics and ideology
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In this interview, we talk to Nick Riemer about how linguistic theory and political ideology can interact. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts References for Episode 40 Ahmed, Sara. 2012. On being included: Racism and diversity in institutional life. Durham, NC: Duke University Press. Althusser, Louis 1996 [1965]. Marxism and Humanism. In For Marx …
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Astrological Ages, Calendars, and Bitcoin Decoded with Glass Delusions | Ep. 62 Illegitimate Scholar Podcast Join us in Episode 62 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast as Glass Delusions explores the intricate connections between astrology, the Gregorian calendar, and Bitcoin. Discover how the Catholic Church's Gregorian calendar may have anchored u…
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SPECIAL: Talking Indo-European with Jackson Crawford
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This is an episode of ALILI with a twist, as Dr Jackson Crawford, YouTube's charming Old Norse expert, had me back on his channel to chat syntax, old languages and public linguistics. Chatting to him and his Patreon supporters was a real treat for me, both to share the ideas of my recent PhD work, and to get his perspective on the state and future …
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061 - Reclaiming Masculinity in the Modern World
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Defining Modern Masculinity: From Cultural Shifts to Classical Education Will Spencer Youtube: @renofmen Will Spencer Website: renofmen.com I am joined on the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast by Will Spencer from the Renaissance of Men podcast. We he engage in a dialogue around modern masculinity, societal changes, and cultural impacts. We into the rol…
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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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060 - Fat Culture and its Consequences
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Axios Fitness Signup Link for Axios Fitness: https://axioscoaching.outgrow.us/axioscoaching-24 I, Illegitimate Scholar and JD Sterker delve into the negative impacts of modern lifestyles on physical and mental health, highlighting the Axios Fitness solution. Through a conversation with JD Sterker, founder of Axios Fitness, we critique societal norm…
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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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IS Geopolitics: Africa Update w/ Brad Pearce
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Brad Pearce joins me on IS Geopolitics. We discuss The United States Military being forced out of Niger and most of the Sahel and the crucial $100 million dollar military drone base being taken by Russian forces. This follows last year's American funded coup. This area of the world is key for American foreign policy and is one of many areas in the …
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059 - Alaric: Propaganda and its Consequences
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Dissident Review Volume 5 Including my article on Propaganda: https://www.dissidentreview.com/#/ "True History of the American Revolution" for the Bookclub w/ Typo: https://amzn.to/3UPZ8kc Alaric the Barbarian who edits the Dissident Review joins me for episode 059 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. This podcast episode brings together comprehens…
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I delve into a conversation with Max from WBS Apparel about the brand's approach to community-focused collaborations and merchandise. It further explores the impact of commercial endeavors on fandoms, particularly within the Warhammer community, and the cultural and historical significance tied to global empires, focusing notably on China's histori…
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Podcast episode 39: Interview with Ingrid Piller on Life in a New Language
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In this interview, we talk to Ingrid Piller about her forthcoming co-authored book Life in a New Language. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts References for Episode 39 Kachru, Braj B. 1985. ‘Standards, codification and sociolinguistic realism: The English language in the outer circle’, in English in the world: Teaching and learni…
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For episode 22, we're travelling high into the Alps, to join linguist and translator Emma Gledhill in the Graubünden/Grisons canton of Switzerland. Emma's chosen language is Romansh, the distinct Romance language of the region that, despite its endangered and disunited state, nonetheless holds the status of one of Switzerland's four official langua…
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In this episode, we get into the history of the Full English Breakfast, a dish that took shape around the 18th century. Explore the etymological origins of its essential components such as sausages, eggs, bacon, black pudding and baked beans. Uncover the intriguing story of why tomatoes were once known as 'love apples'. Additionally, discover the c…
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In this episode, we delve into the world of phobias, uncovering the etymological origins behind words associated with deep-seated fears. Explore the roots of well-known phobias like arachnophobia, acrophobia and claustrophobia, as well as the lesser-known oenophobia, the fear of wine. Additionally, we explore the linguistic origins of glossophobia,…
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For episode 21, ALILI becomes A Language We Love Is, as two guests, Alba Clopés and Joey Barber, join me to chat Catalan. Our conversation ranges from its Latin origins to ongoing efforts to build up popular usage of the language. Through the phonology, orthography, morphology, history and sociolinguistics of Catalan, you can see why Alba and Joey …
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In this episode, we explore the evolution of family member terminology, unravelling the origins of words such as mother, brother, nephew and cousin in English. Many of these familial designations have undergone significant changes over time; for instance, the term "niece" once referred to a granddaughter. Discover when terms like "co-parent", "glam…
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057 - Politics of Identity w/ The Prudentialist
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Identity, Multiculturalism, and Societal Shifts Written by AI for Keywords and Simplicity. (Do not blame me for how it sounds college liberally) Prudentialist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrudentialist Prudentialist Substack: https://theprudentialist.substack.com/ I, Illegitimate Scholar, together with the Prudentialist discuss identity, mu…
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This time, we're delving into the origins of famous cocktail drinks and uncovering the intriguing stories behind their names. The Bloody Mary, for instance, is rumoured to be named after a theatre production, while the name Mai Tai is thought to translate to 'good' or 'best'. The term "cocktail" itself has a mysterious origin, with some speculating…
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Podcast episode 38: Interview with Dan Everett on C.S. Peirce and Peircean linguistics
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In this interview, we talk to Dan Everett about the life and work of the American pragmatist philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce and Everett’s application of Peirce’s ideas to create a Peircean linguistics. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts References for Episode 38 Cole, David. 2023. “The Chinese Room Argument”, The Stanford Enc…
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056 - Meta Prime and Navigating the New World 🌎
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https://metaprime.substack.com/ A rich examination of personal responsibility, self-improvement, and the critical reassessment of societal norms. Significance of breaking free from mainstream narratives, the role of social media in supporting personal awakenings, and the journey towards spiritual and intellectual enlightenment. This episode critiqu…
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This episode looks at words of the spring season. The month of March is named after the Roman god of war Mars, and the month of May was once known as 'the month of three milks'. As for the term 'spring clean', various theories exist to explain why this season is so connected to tidying. Delve into the etymological roots of springtime British vegeta…
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Episode 19 sees the show's first returning guest, as the maestro of Indo-Iranian languages, Dr. Sāmapriẏa Basu, joins me again, this time to introduce Kashmiri. Beginning with its geographical and political situation, our conversation explores the many distinct features of Kashmiri that, for Sāmapriẏa, make it a 'linguist's language'. Sample of spo…
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This episode uncovers the linguistic roots behind words associated with pregnancy and childbirth. For some generations the word pregnant is considered taboo which is why phrases like 'with child' and 'in the family way' emerged. Discover how the placenta's name harks back to an ancient cake, and how the umbilical cord derives its name from the Lati…
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IS Geopolitics: Haiti's Civil War w/ Brad Pearce
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BONUS EPISODE BECAUSE I LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING. We discuss the situation in Haiti and the current news. The Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned and leadership is up in the air as gangs and government troops face off. The presumed leader is a former National Police officer, named Barbecue. The situation has deteriorated into…
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055 - Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
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Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nic…
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In this episode, we delve into the meanings and etymology of names commencing with the letter 'B'. Unravel the intriguing connections as Barbara's roots intertwine with the word 'barbarian', and find out why Bridget is responsible for the term 'old biddy'. Despite their similar sound, Brendan and Brenda boast distinct etymological origins. Addition…
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