Best Spellchecker Podcasts (2024)

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Taking The Myth - July 2024 Edition 1:16:05

30m ago1:16:05

1:16:05

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics. 0:00 Intro 0:19 Obligatory instance of British people moaning about weather. 2:57 Euros 2024 4:30 General Election: Thoughts on a Labour victory and what The Conservatives got wrong. 11:26 The attempted assassination…

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Mountain Lake Lodge in Southwest Virginia: History, Mystery, and Hollywood 23:58

3h ago23:58

23:58

What did you think of this episode? Join us as we spend a weekend at beautiful Mountain Lake Lodge in this Appalachian Places and Spaces episode. Hear about the history of the lodge, dating back to the 1700's, and why the property was once known as "Salt Pond." We'll fast forward to the 1980's to find out how directors of the classic Dirty Dancing …

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The Origin of "Dog Days" and Its Folklore, and the Southern Appalachian City of Knoxville 32:01

14d ago32:01

32:01

What did you think of this episode? Dog Days has begun, and I'm exploring the origins of this 16th century phrase. Did you know the season from July 3rd to August 11 coincides with Sirius, or Canis Major (in the shape of a dog) of the Orion Constellation? Joining me in this episode is Shallon Payne of The Appalachian Homestead, whose family-for gen…

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The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia" 10:17

20d ago10:17

10:17

What did you think of this episode? Prayer cloths are symbols of a deep and widespread faith that has been in Appalachia since its settlement. From simple squares to quilts to shawls, prayers are embedded in the fibers, along with a promise that faith has healing power. Learn about the practice of prayer cloths, the verses that may inspire them, an…

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The word "Holler," Lightning Bug or Firefly, and Spellcheck by Anne Shelby 19:17

29d ago19:17

19:17

What did you think of this episode? Those of us who grew up in a "holler" know that they can be deep, dark valleys or winding roads between hills. But did you know holler also refers to yodeling, calling, yelling? And if you've never heard "holler down a rainbarrel" you might be surprised to learn what it means. We'll also explore the Americanism "…

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The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia 25:14

1M ago25:14

25:14

What did you think of this episode? We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untru…

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Ep#200 - Andrew Gold Returns - The Psychology of Secrets 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) Journalist and Author Andrew Gold (@AndrewGold_OK) returns to talk about hid fascinating new book ‘The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers’. You can watch the video version at www.youtube.com/gspellchecker 0:00 Intro 0:08 Air conditioning and summer…

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Taking The Myth - May 2024 Edition 1:29:09

2M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics. 0:00 Intro 0:21 Where the hell have we been?! 1:19 Iram’s trip to Tel Aviv 16:13 Social media 20:44 Palestinian student has UK student visa revoked for comments about October 7th terror attacks and the topic of Pales…

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Stephen Knight's Opening Remarks - BattleFest - Antisemitism 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

In November 2023 Stephen Knight spoke on the Panel ‘In the Wake of Terror: Antisemitism today’ at The Battle of Ideas. Here are his opening arguments and some highlights from the panel. You can watch the full debate on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uvrilBoPRQk?si=qacsvKWBbGnVfsVL

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'Eye Dialect' as a Contributor to Stereotype and Michael Montgomery's Research on the Written Dialect of 18th Century Documents 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

What did you think of this episode? Early authors used "eye dialect," or a deliberate misspelling of words that doesn't change how they sound (like "tu" for "to" or "uv" for "of.") This literary practice, based on the authors' observations of what they heard people say, was to make their Appalachian characters seem foolish or uneducated. This use o…

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Ep#199 - Louise Distras - Cancelled By The Music Industry 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) speaks to musician Louise Distras (@LouiseDistras) 0:00 Intro 0:37 About Louise 1:00 On the perception of ‘cancel culture’ and a bad childhood. 6:13 Policing the language women are allowed to use in this debate 7:13 The political climate in the music industry. 11:20 What first got you in…

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Ep#198 - Buck Angel 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) speaks to motivational speaker and transgender activist Buck Angel (@BuckAngel). Watch the video version at www.youtube.com/gspellchecker 0:00 Intro 1:29 About Buck Angel 4:42 Is trans activism hurting the cause for trans people? 6:31 Is there a disproportionate focus on male to female t…

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Talking Cherokee, Resilience and Devotion 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

What did you think of this episode? A Cherokee language revival is underway, thanks to the efforts of the Cherokee Nation and their communities in Oklahoma and western North Carolina. The story of Cherokee language history and the work to create Cherokee language schools and immersion communities are told in the award-winning documentary, We Will S…

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Ep. 121 - Evolving Ransomware: Unique Tactics for Payment 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

In this episode I talk about the evolving world of ransomware. I discuss a few examples of unique tactics the malicious actors are using to put pressure on organizations to pay the ransom. Referenced Articles: https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2024/04/30/finnish_psychotherapy_center_crook_sentenced/ https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/hackers-weap…

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The Burial Ground in the Woods Part II 28:01

3M ago28:01

28:01

What did you think of this episode? How do ghosts speak through their artifacts? As we continue the story of the burial ground in the woods, I'm joined by Dr. Angela Washington, my co-researcher and family. We talk about the chilling death portrait that proved to be our starting point, the coverlet supposedly woven by enslaved women linking the lan…

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The Burial Ground in the Woods 31:58

3M ago31:58

31:58

What did you think of this episode? What secrets does a 19th century burial ground hold, when the stones have no words or dates, and family folklore says they belonged to enslaved people? In this episode, I'm joined by William Isom II of Black in Appalachia, my co-researcher on this burial ground project for the past ten years. For almost two centu…

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Talking Appalachian in Ireland 23:38

4M ago23:38

23:38

What did you think of this episode? Join us in beautiful Ireland where we learn about a town with two names (Londonderry/Derry), an Irishman's take on "hillbilly," familiar words and pronunciations, and a primitive alphabet inspired by trees. Support the Show. *Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and review us! *Support the show by sharing lin…

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The Woodcarver 24:58

4M ago24:58

24:58

What did you think of this episode? The sisters remembered her "witchy" looking dolls, but they were forever haunted by that one day when the woodcarver's knife nearly took their mother's life. In this episode, I retell a chilling story told to me by my great-grandmother and her sisters...one that has given me nightmares. But it's also a story abou…

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What Two Letters a Century Apart Tell Us About the Writers' Home Voices 28:19

5M ago28:19

28:19

What did you think of this episode? Listen to the voice of John Gregory, a Civil War infantryman writing home from a cold, February campsite in 1862, a year before he would die at Gettysburg. Then, listen to the voice of Cordia Nichols, a woman diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1959 and recovering in the Catawba Sanitorium. John's letter allows us to …

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Three Reasons Why You Can be Proud of Your Dialect (Plus a Discussion of 'Sworp' and 'Watch for Deer') 18:24

5M ago18:24

18:24

What did you think of this episode? If you've ever found yourself in the position of having to defend your accent or dialect, or if you're an educator who wants to support your students' home voices but you're not sure whether you can do that while teaching standard English, this one is for you. We'll cover three (among many) justifications for App…

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A Conversation with Pulitzer Winning Southern Writer Rick Bragg (Part II) 24:01

6M ago24:01

24:01

What did you think of this episode? In Part II of my conversation with one of my favorite writers, Pulitzer-winning southern writer and journalist Rick Bragg, he talks about some of the news stories that haunt him. He also gives both teachers and students his best advice for becoming a journalist or novelist...what to do and definitely what not to …

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A Conversation with Pulitzer Winning Southern Writer Rick Bragg (Part I) 40:58

6M ago40:58

40:58

What did you think of this episode? Author Rick Bragg is a true storyteller. Though his work as a Pulitzer-winning journalist at the New York Times took him all over the world, the Alabama native came back home in his memoir writing. His books such as Ava's Man (my favorite), All Over But the Shoutin' (another favorite) The Best Cook in the World (…

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New Year's Eve Superstitions and Foods, Old Christmas, and the Word "Untelling" 12:38

7M ago12:38

12:38

What did you think of this episode? It's "untelling" what 2024 will bring, but in this episode we'll talk about why you should eat black- eyed peas on New Year's Eve, why you shouldn't do housework on New Year's Day, and why some people refuse to take down their trees until Old Christmas on January 6th. We'll also explore the word "untelling," our …

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Taking The Myth - December 2023 Edition 1:07:28

7M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics. 0:00 Intro 1:22 France 5:14 French school ‘row’ over renaissance art and Muslim pupils 18:20 The UK’s diplomatic spat with Greece over Parthenon marbles. 25:10 Stephen speaking at The Battle Of Ideas in Buxton 28:38 …

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Fixin' to, the A-Prefix and Twelve Days of Christmas, and an Excerpt from Verna Mae Slone's "How We Talked" 11:02

7M ago11:02

11:02

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I research the history of "Fixin' to" (as in "I'm fixin' to put up the holiday decorations.) Add the very old (middle English) dialect feature "a-prefix" and you've got "I'm a-fixin' to put up the holiday decorations.) Then, I'll tell you about the link between our dialect and "The Twelve Days of…

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Ep#197 - What the left gets wrong about ethnic minorities - Rakib Ehsan 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) speaks to Author Dr Rakib Ehsan (@rakibEhsan) about his book 'Beyond Grievance: What The Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities'. Watch the video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE9CIlh4AQg 0:00 Intro 0:10 About Rakib Ehsan 1:49 Why talk about ‘race’ given how controversial i…

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Napoleon Hill Part II with Don Green on The Four Uses of Money and Millionaire Mindset 19:48

8M ago19:48

19:48

What did you think of this episode? Part II begins with a story about how Napoleon Hill's influence reached all the way to the Kennedy White House. Then, Executive Director of the Napoleon Hill Foundation and bestselling author, Don Green, continues our interview with what he knows about the four uses of money from years of experience, lots of book…

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Ep#196 - Israelophobia - Jake Wallis Simons 58:22

8M ago58:22

58:22

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) speaks to Author, Journalist and editor of The Jewish Chronicle, Jake Wallis Simons about his book ‘Israelophobia’. Watch the video version at www.youtube.com/gspellchecker 0:00 Intro 0:32 About Jake 2:03 Why the title of ‘Israelophobia’ for Jake’s book? 3:49 Disagreement with David Badd…

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Napoleon Hill: from Appalachian Roots to Riches with Executive Director Don Green Part I 23:54

8M ago23:54

23:54

What did you think of this episode? Long before Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, became a global bestselling author, he was a poor boy from Pound, VA in the mountains of Wise County, running through the woods with a rifle, stirring up trouble. His stepmother bought him a typewriter and the rest is history. His groundbreaking book Think…

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Ep#195 - Blasphemy In The West 53:09

8M ago53:09

53:09

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@Gspellchecker) welcomes the return of counter-extremist Liam Duffy. Liam has recently released a report chronicling the problem of violence in response to perceived ‘blasphemy’ in the west. They will discuss the high profile cases and the effect this has had on freedom of expression in the West. Watch …

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