Best Irregardless Podcasts (2024)

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138 - Irregardless (Kevin James Never Start) 33:15

10d ago33:15

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Kevin James tells old, tired jokes to a room full of people that are affraid of the future. What did we think of it? ⭐STARRING ⭐ Kevin James 📈KEVIN JAMES RANKINGS 📉 BACON | https://boxd.it/30X7I MARIE | https://www.imdb.com/list/ls026591221/ 🎥 BACON'S YOUTUBE 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/chicagobacon 🔥ADAM SANDLER PLEASE STOP SHOP🔥 https://bitsbybacon…

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When (and How) Should You Cite AI? 'Critters,' 'Varmints,' and Beyond. Choobers. 17:39

14h ago17:39

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981. Major style guides now have advice on when and how you should cite AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. We look at what you need to include in your writing so you're handling this kind of information credibly and professionally. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of animal terminology, including the histories and n…

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Ranking the Best Names from the 2024 NFL Draft (04282024 Beantown Podcast) 47:24

1d ago47:24

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Quinn comes to you LIVE to highlight some of the best names from this year's NFL draftBy Quinn David Furness

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Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan 33:32

6d ago33:32

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980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language," and why linguists should take marketing tips from Apple and why Ben Franklin thought the word "colonize" was bad. | Edited transcript with links: https://gramma…

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The birth of punctuation: from oral traditions to silent reading. Noun clusters. A wing wang in a mucket. 16:29

8d ago16:29

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979. In the first segment, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins and transformation of punctuation. From the early days when words ran together without spaces, to the introduction of punctuation systems by scholars like Aristophanes, we explore how punctuation has played a pivotal role in shaping written communication. In the second segm…

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2024 Big Ideas Podcast (04192024 Beantown Podcast) 59:46

7d ago59:46

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Quinn comes to you LIVE with some big ideas about Taylor Swift, tertiary wedding invites, and a brand new mentorship programBy Quinn David Furness

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How to become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg 19:23

8d ago19:23

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978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and his new book, "Supercommunicators." We explore the skills anyone (yes, you!) can learn to become a powerful communicator. Learn about the science behind effective communication, from NASA's emotional intelligen…

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Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy 13:44

15d ago13:44

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977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky orig…

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Year 7 Tax Special ft. Matthew Fiedler (04112024 Beantown Podcast) 47:08

15d ago47:08

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Quinn is joined by special guest and dear friend Matthew Fiedler to talk joint filing, the Manson Murders, and Naked & Afraid.By Quinn David Furness

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 5 1:02:51

15d ago1:02:51

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The Shirts [mm:ss] "Teenage Crutch" The Shirts Capitol Records SW-11791 1978 (US pressing) (see below) The Shirts [mm:ss] "Reduced to a Whisper" The Shirts Harvest 5C 062-06 717 1978 (Netherlands pressing) That's right, not one but 2 (two!) tracks from The Shirts' debut album. Normally, I am not one to buy 2 copies of the same album, but when I was…

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Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'? 19:58

22d ago19:58

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976. How have our pets influenced the way we use language? This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends. From LOLcats to doggo dialects, discover the linguistic wonders of how we talk about our beloved pets. Plus, don't get tripped up by "imply" versus "infer." In the second s…

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Salute to the Solar Eclipse (04052024 Beantown Podcast) 37:27

21d ago37:27

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Quinn comes to you LIVE to salute the 2024 solar eclipse, talk tech issues, and preview some upcoming episodes. A reminder to email us your questions for Matthew Fiedler, as well as your 2024 horse name submissions!By Quinn David Furness

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You love to read. Could you narrate? 24:14

24d ago24:14

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975. This week, I learned all about audiobook narration from David H. Lawrence XVII, who is launching a new program called "Narrate Your Own Book." If you've ever dreamed of being a narrator, this episode is for you! And if you're a self-published author who has always wanted to narrate your own audiobook (or feel like you should), this episode is …

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Happy Easter & New Ballpark Foods for 2024 (03302024 Beantown) 48:34

27d ago48:34

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Quinn comes to you LIVE on a Saturday night to make some Jesus / Tomb predictions, run through some new ballpark food for 2024, and sing Oasis as is traditionBy Quinn David Furness

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Memory, Aging, and the Lingering 'Anyways' 17:31

1M ago17:31

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974. How does aging affect our ability to understand language? From the challenges of processing complex sentences to the resilience you get from a rich vocabulary, we look at how our language skills change over time. Plus, looking into why people say "anyways" led me to some interesting historical tidbits. The aging segment was written by Valerie …

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2024 March Madness Geography Quiz (03202024 Beantown) 44:43

1M ago44:43

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Quinn comes to you LIVE with the 2024 edition of "who the heck is this school and where are they located?"By Quinn David Furness

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A nuclear win at the Oscars. CamelCase. One clo. 16:54

1M ago16:54

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973. "Oppenheimer" leads us to wonder about the "nucular" pronunciation of "nuclear." And why do people have that second capital letter in the middle of MySpace, OutKast, and PowerPoint (and is it grammatically correct)? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nuclear/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from …

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Ultimate Pie Power Rankings + St Paddy's / Birthday (03142024 Beantown Podcast) 53:12

1M ago53:12

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Quinn comes to you LIVE to present his top 10 favorite pies and celebrate another trip around the sunBy Quinn David Furness

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From grunts to grammar. The Irish 'after doing.' The winning NGD poem! 13:44

2M ago13:44

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972. How did humans evolve from grunting ancestors to masters of language and poetry? This week, we explore fascinating theories on the origins of human language, including the laugh-inducing Bow-Wow and Pooh-Pooh theories. We also delve into Irish-English calques for St. Patrick's Day (and in response to a question from a Grammarpaloozian) and cel…

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Quinn Predicts the Plots of Dune and Dune Too 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Quinn comes to you LIVE in advance of the Academy Awards to write the plots for both Dune and Dune 2 (in case they needed it; idk haven't seen either)By Quinn David Furness

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137 - Spaceman 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Marie, Caleb, and Bacon watched the 2024 Netflix film, Spaceman. How did we enjoy Adam Sandler getting thearapy from a space spider? 🎬PLOT 🎬 Half a year into his solo mission on the edge of the solar system, an astronaut concerned with the state of his life back on Earth is helped by an ancient creature he discovers in the bowels of his ship. 📈 EVE…

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Where did our language start? 21:32

2M ago21:32

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971. Linguists have traced modern languages like English and Sanskrit back thousands of years to a single Proto-Indo-European source. This week, we explore their detective work and the debates around the origins of the ancestral tongue. This piece was written by Kurt Kleiner, a freelance science and technology writer living in Toronto. It originall…

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 4 58:18

2M ago58:18

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The Beatles [00:29] "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Apple Records SMAS-2563 1967 (1971 Los Angeles gatefold pressing) Enjoy the stereo separation! Billy Preston [03:58] "Get Back" Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band RSO RS-2-4100 1978 So yeah. A soundtrack to a movie that is very much of it's time. Not only t…

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Happy Leap Day 2024 (Beantown Podcast 02292024) 58:25

2M ago58:25

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Quinn comes to you LIVE to thank all the Pledge Drive subscribers, discuss the greatest leaps in history, and pick a bone with a certain online geography game.By Quinn David Furness

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'Addictive' or 'addicting'? Types of nouns. Folley 14:06

2M ago14:06

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970. We answer a listener question about the difference between "addictive" and "addicting," and then we look at how to write compound nouns: did you visit a coffeehouse or a coffee house? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/addictive/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.…

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7th Annual Beantown Podcast Pledge Drive Telethon Fundraiser (02252024 Beantown) 2:15:41

2M ago2:15:41

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Remixes. New segments. Fun and games. This show has it all!A reminder to head to beantownpodcast.com to donate, now until the end of February!By Quinn David Furness

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Daddy Long Legs Remix 2:09

2M ago2:09

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The revolution is already spinningBy Quinn David Furness

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Tracing the origins of Miami's new English. Why it's not a 'gumballs' machine. Embassy Sweets. 19:40

2M ago19:40

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969. From "wolkenkratzer" in German to "flea market" in English, direct translations called calques show how languages borrow from each other. This week, we look at how these translations are changing English in Miami and Spanish in Louisiana. Plus, we look at the difference between "gumball machine" and "gumballs machine" and how it might explain …

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Don't Say This to your Black Coworkers during Black History Month (02152024 Beantown Podcast) 39:33

2M ago39:33

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The most frustrating recording experience I've had in 7 years!By Quinn David Furness

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Taylor Swift Doesn't Need Your Grammatical Approval. In Love. Foil Lump Surprise. 13:24

3M ago13:24

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968. This week, I expand on my comments for the New York Times about Taylor Swift's grammatically sound but apostrophe-free new album title: "The Tortured Poets Department." Plus, we dive deep into the nuances between "loving" someone and being "in love," tracing how the word evolved from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root "leubh" yet still doesn…

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Sexy Date Ideas for Valentine's Day (02092024 Beantown Podcast) 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Quinn comes to you LIVE with Super Bowl picks, sexy date night ideas for Valentine's Day 2024, and an elusive shin zitBy Quinn David Furness

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'A' versus 'an.' 'Larruping' rides again. Euonyms. Flavoring. 12:53

3M ago12:53

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967. Should you say "a honor" or "an honor"? It's trickier than you think! We explore why articles depend on sounds and regional variations, the difference between "thee" and "thuh," and your stories about delicious phrasings. | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/a-versus-an/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!)…

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IP Theft / Swatting / RIP Mark Sanford (02032024 Beantown Podcast) 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Remember that politician who disappeared to South America for a week and then got busted sleeping with that hot Argentinian lady?By Quinn David Furness

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From 'hwhat' to 'what': Tracing a letter's disappearing act. Barkhouse. 17:54

3M ago17:54

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966. We explore the rise and fall of the letter H: Debates over its name ("haitch" or "aitch"?) and why a once-prestigious pronunciation like "hwhat" now seems old-fashioned. The "haitch" segment was written by Kate Burridge, a professor of linguistics at Monash University, and Catherine McBride, a professor of psychology at Chinese University of H…

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