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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
Light-hearted conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, language change and varieties, as well as word histories, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more. Be a part of the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your language thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org. In the US 🇺🇸 and Ca ...
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I’m Just a Country Song with Country Girl Dr. D & Blu Waters
Country Cowgirl Dr. D with Blu Waters
Join Country Cowgirl, Dr. D, and Nashville recording artist Blu Waters for a very special 15-week series from the soon-to-be-published book I’m Just a Country Song: Three Chords and Only My Truth. She's a country cowgirl first, but Dr. D is also double PhD, an educator, a positive psychologist, healer, certified business coach, yogini, former AM radio talk jock, and a sharer of inspiration in the form of red dirt wisdom. Her dear friend, Kat, better known as Nashville recording artist Blu Wa ...
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THE THICKET is a fictional podcast, hosted by journalist Bryce Derrickson, which explores entertaining personalities and odd curiosities in and around the town of Robbinsville, N.C. Created by Owen Shiflett, Adam Lane, and Ryan Daniel Dobson
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Inside the Dark Art of American Politics. Oppo File is now on Substack. Subscribe here: https://oppofile.substack.com/
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Pop Culture Climate is the only show on FM radio covering the latest happenings in the world of pop culture; from Film/TV to comics to gaming and more. All sprinkled with that famous Gary and Daryl whit. Top of the Flops - Gary and Daryl take a deep dive into products, businesses and all manner of ventures that would famously flop and go beyond the headlines to look for the narrative of why?
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RAD Cast Outdoors Podcast | Hunting, Fishing, Angling, Outdoor
Fishing, Hunting, Anlger, Elk, Walleye, Deer by Patrick Edwards and David Merrill
RAD Cast Outdoors is for families who want clean content about hunting, fishing, and everything in between. The show is hosted by an experienced, globetrotting hunter and skilled, record-breaking angler. David Merrill is the founder of Recreational Archery Development (RAD) and The Bow Spider. He grew up hunting and fishing in Oregon‘s Cascade Mountains, spent time in Alaska, and moved to Wyoming in 2013. David has been a passionate bow-hunter since he was 14-years-old. David is an avid arch ...
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When you’re distracted by trying to get the perfect photo at a wedding or fiddling with your camera during a solar eclipse, you’re missing out on some of the experience itself. There’s a term for this: It’s called overshadowing. Plus one of Lionel Hampton’s old bandmates recalls hearing him greet fellow musicians with “How you doing, gates?” It may…
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A hundred years ago, suffragists lobbied to win women the right to vote. Linguistically speaking, though, suffrage isn’t about “suffering.” It’s from a Latin word that involves voting. Plus: military cadences often include Jody calls, rhyming verses about the mythical guy who steals your sweetheart while you’re off serving the country. But just who…
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Language from inside a monastery. A Benedictine monk in the Episcopal Church shares terms from his world: For example, corporate prayer refers to praying as a group. And did you know there’s a term of art for those annoying add-on costs when you buy tickets online? It’s called drip pricing. Plus: Why do we hear the word Perfect! when we’ve answered…
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What do a country song and a truck have in common? In this deeply personal episode, we delve into the emotional journey of Lainey Wilson’s hit, "Heart Like a Truck," and how it resonates with our own life journeys. Uncover the raw emotions and self-belief that mirror our travels, navigating bumps and challenges with fierce determination. After four…
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Walkie Talkie (Rebroadcast) - 17 June 2024
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One of the most powerful words you’ll ever hear — and one of the most poignant — isn’t in dictionaries yet. But it probably will be one day. The word is endling, and it means “the last surviving member of a species.” The surprising story behind this word includes a doctor in a Georgia convalescent center, a museum exhibit in Australia, the Tasmania…
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"The Gambler," a timeless classic by Kenny Rogers, spins a tale of wisdom imparted during a chance encounter on a train. With its memorable opening line, "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em," the song transcends its country roots to offer universal life lessons. The lyrics tell the story of a conversation between a seasoned gam…
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You may have a favorite word in English, but what about your favorite in another language? The Spanish term ojalá is especially handy for expressing hopefulness and derives from Arabic for “God willing.” In Trinidad, if you want to ask friends to hang out with you, invite them to go liming. Nobody’s sure about this word’s origin, although it may in…
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Are you ready to defy the odds and reach for the stars? Then, this week's song will surely inspire you. "Footprints on the Moon" is more than just a country song; it's a powerful song about perseverance and ambition. This inspiring track encourages us to chase our dreams relentlessly, no matter the obstacles. With lyrics that remind us that even th…
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Clever Clogs (Rebroadcast) - 3 June 2024
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Ribbon fall. Gallery forest. You won’t find terms like these in most dictionaries, but they and hundreds like them are discussed by famous writers in the book Home Ground: A Guide to the American Landscape. The book is an intriguing collection of specialized vocabulary that invites us to look more closely at the natural world — and delight in its l…
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Have you ever tried to convince someone you love to aspire for more, only to realize that simplicity makes them who they are? In this heartwarming episode, Blu and I talk about the touching message of the country ballad "Your Kind of Love" by Ronnie Dunn. The song captures the essence of a heartfelt connection, emphasizing the singer's admiration a…
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The Final RAD Cast Outdoors Podcast but Not the End for Patrick and David
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Please check out David and his content @bowspider on TouTube, instagram and facebook. Check out www.bowspider.com Check out Patrick's new show, @anglingwisdom on all your favorite podcast apps and on YouTube. You can also follow on instagram and Facebook. His new website is www.anglingwisdom.comBy Fishing, Hunting, Anlger, Elk, Walleye, Deer by Patrick Edwards and David Merrill
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Bug in Your Ear (Rebroadcast) - 27 May 2024
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Is there something inherent in English that makes it the linguistic equivalent of the Borg, dominating and consuming other languages in its path? No, not at all. The answer lies with politics and conquest rather than language itself. Plus: a new baby may be lovingly placed in a giraffe and spend time in the Panda room, but where is that? And: it’s …
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Matt Rinella from the Hunt Quietly podcast joins us to visit about stewardship, social media and the outdoors and also how to responsibly enjoy the wonderful resources we have. Matt Rinella has a PHD in ecology and is passionate about the outdoors and keeping it pristine. Subscribe to RAD Cast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here. Th…
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“Old Hippie” is a song by the Bellamy Brothers that pays tribute to the generation defined by a mandatory draft into the Vietnam War. The song resonated with many listeners who identified with the character's struggles and wistfulness. The song represents a generation that experienced many changes and challenges. This chapter is about my time in th…
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The Black Dog (Rebroadcast) - 20 May 2024
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Books were rare treasures in the Middle Ages, painstakingly copied out by hand. So how to protect them from theft? Scribes sometimes added a curse to the first page of those books that was supposed to keep thieves away — and some were as vicious as they were creative! Also: if you spot a typo in a published book, should you contact the publisher? M…
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Have you ever been lost in a relationship to the point where you forgot who you were, living according to someone else's standards and opinions? How did you regain your sense of self? “Miss Me More” is a song by American singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, recorded for her second studio album. The song is about the pitfalls of putting other people'…
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Images of birds flutter inside lots of English words and phrases, from “nest egg” and “pecking order,” to proverbs from around the world—including a lovely Spanish saying about how birds sense light just before dawn. Plus, how do you define “fun”? Outdoor enthusiasts divide fun into three distinct categories, the last of which is something you’ve t…
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Have you ever had a relationship that had to end, but you cherish the times you spent in it? Have you ever pursued a passion that is no longer available to you? “The Dance” is about the end of a passionate relationship and feeling blindsided that it could ever come to an end. It is also about remembering the good times in the face of the pain. This…
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The new Downton Abbey movie is a luscious treat for fans of the public-television period piece, but how accurate is the script when it comes to the vocabulary of the early 20th century? It may be jarring to hear the word swag, but it was already at least 100 years old. And no, it’s not an acronym. Also, a historian of science sets out to write a bo…
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When you face a challenge, do you hang on for the ride or simply give up, no matter the danger of a worst-case outcome? This week's song was released in December 1964 by country music band Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. In 1999, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Buck once said he got the idea for the song because he heard a slogan for Es…
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