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Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced? Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class. Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults ...
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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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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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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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A podcast about talking, including etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and other random subjects. Want to contact the hosts or have a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at ihatetalkingpodcast@gmail.com. Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.
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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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New Species

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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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Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go. Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world. You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad wit ...
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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what we get wrong—and what we sometimes get right—when it comes to this English language. Hosted by KMUW's Fletcher Powell, each episode features a conversation with the sister and brother who wrote the book on it. Literally. You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse is by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras ...
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Elevate your tabletop adventures to legendary status with GM Word of the Week – the podcast that's not just about gaming, but about unlocking the secrets to making your campaigns unforgettable! Picture this: as a Game Master, you're not just spinning tales; you're a linguistic maestro, and our podcast is your conductor's baton. We dive deep into history, science, etymology, mathematics, and more, weaving a tapestry of knowledge that'll have your players on the edge of their seats. It's not j ...
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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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Dysphoria

Indicia Dominant //Consider Theft // Maxelle Talena

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a transgendered somewhat Parasocial Hot girl Podcast ( discourse for sex havers ) Featuring Indica Dominant Consider theft Maxelle talena
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Why is today called Thursday? Who came up with the word Gazebo? What is the meaning of your name? These are all questions we will answer on every episode of History Of Words, a podcast about etymology and history.
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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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The Why Is That Podcast is a podcast that explores the origins of today's common occurrences from word etymology to holiday traditions and everywhere in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The huge Amazon Alexa hit Word of the Day is now available as a podcast! Word of the Day teaches you a useful word, its definition, etymology, and gives you examples of how to use it in a sentence. A new word each and every day! Perfect for those looking to expand their vocabulary, learning English and looking for a boost and anyone who loves words.
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This is the More Than Just Words podcast, where we'll be exploring the crazy and interesting world of words. From etymology to fun facts about language, I'll be your guide into the never-ending rabbit hole of language. Together we're going to analyze, overthink, and figure out if it's about more than just words.
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Music-Comedians Ryan ‘goose fan’ Brannon and Paul ‘grumpy curmudgeon’ Rich have their weekly meeting to discuss their highlights and lowlights, what baffles, bemuses and bewilders them (including the etymology of ridiculous but real words). Join them as they interview special guests including performers from TV to stage or (or perhaps you at home!) and put their movie knowledge to the test by finding out how even universally loved films can be hated... And why. And of course each episode Tom ...
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Fishing can be slow. Podcasts about fishing shouldn’t be. That’s why we created Bent, the unapologetic fishing podcast that moves faster than a tournament bass boat but doesn’t take itself near as seriously. Host Joe Cermele welcomes anglers of all backgrounds and interests, from hardcore crappie jiggers to dry-fly purists to offshore tuna addicts. Even if you’re just mildly fish curious, this podcast has something for you: regional fishing reports, tackle tips, trash talk, etymology, weekly ...
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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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Daily Funny Word History

Daily Funny Word History

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Volley.FM presents Daily Funny Word History A fun, daily podcast that will help expand your vocabulary knowledge, learn common English colloquialisms, useful words, definitions, origins (etymology), and examples of how to use them. American English is full of very weird words, expressions, phrases, and slang. But how often do we use a word without knowing what it really means or where it came from? Words and phrases like ghetto, funk, stool pigeon, or kick the bucket? We use these all the ti ...
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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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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/get-the-word/subscribe From the creator of The English Sessions comes Get the Word! An etymology podcast for word nerds. Join Mike as he picks apart words and phrases in English and lets you peek into his Fact Cabinet. More information and audio transcripts are available at https://www.englishsessionswithmike.com/ If you are interested in ad-free episodes as well as occasional bonus content, you can show your love by subscribing to the podcast here ...
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Man of Starch podcast featuring Bryan Starchman. Your source for the polite musings of a real life High School English teacher and drama coach from beautiful Mariposa, California. Podsafe music, a round up of the top news stories in Education and how they will affect you, a review of what Man of Starch has been reading, watching, and listening to, highlights from this week in history, a calendar of events for all those Central Valley Kids complaining that there is Nothing To Do In This Town, ...
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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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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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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 236: Jay & Ray learn about each other's pet peeves. - Encore curry your favor pet peeve 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, a…
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Why did the Ancient Greeks depict a womb as an octopus in their textbooks? Their writings and (mis)understandings of the female body might seem borderline comical now, but how did these beliefs on the physical indicators of womanhood still impact us today? Joining Kate is Helen King, author of Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four …
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Send us a text We have a very nice conversation about our summer of camping. We describe our "camping challenge" for the summer of 2024, as well as various food favorites (and food flops), realizations about tables, and other things we learned along the way. We stayed at a number of various state parks as well as booking a variety of stays through …
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie sits down with his father to get a fresh perspective on his childhood. After a previous episode with his mother, this time Charlie seeks his father’s unfiltered thoughts, exploring memories, childhood anecdotes…
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Send us a text summaryThe conversation covers various topics including cold opens, personal anecdotes, relationships, and motorcycle accidents. The hosts discuss their experiences with hookups and the importance of romantic connection in sexual encounters. They also share stories about their mothers and the funny and sometimes strange things they s…
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Join us as we share our thoughts on returning to the U.S. after years abroad. We talk about the quirks of American life that stand out to us now—like the obsession with ice-filled drinks, constant weather complaints, and massive portion sizes. We also compare driving habits, discuss the higher cost of living, and reflect on how these experiences sh…
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What was it really like inside a Victorian operating theatre? Did people really smoke cigars and eat oysters while they watched high risk surgery taking place? And what were the most common procedures? In today's episode Kate joins Dr. Monica in the Old Operating Theatre in London, to find out about the sights, smells and screams you would have hea…
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Episode 235: Jay & Ray learn about a few old odds and ends. - Encore scuttlebutt odds and ends 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, an…
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When so much of history is written by men, Margaret Paston's letters offer us a rare insight into the life of a woman and the world around her in 15th century England. How did she cope with waves of plague wiping out her town? What did she do when the War of the Roses reached her home? And what family gossip did she write about? Joining Kate today …
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Send us a text We wrap up yet another unplanned miniseries, this time on fatigue. In this episode we take time to discuss mental load, mental overload, and mental fatigue. Does mental load even exist? Do women have mental load while men don’t? We then wrap up with some comments on strategy to combat mental overload as well as brief commentary on or…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this follow-up to Part 1, Charlie dives back into the story, where a suspicious neighbor's actions take center stage and a hero begins to emerge. Expect the same British humour and cultural twists, as the tale from Part 1 reaches its surprising conclusion in Part 2. 🧐 Take English Level T…
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Species descriptions are often the result of great teamwork, and Danniella Sherwood is a great believer in that teamwork. This approach led Danni and her coauthors to name both of their new species after people who have made great contributions to conservation on the species’ home, Ascension Island. This includes turtle conservationist Jacqui Ellic…
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Join us as we explore the pitfalls that even experienced Spanish learners like Jim encounter, from tricky subjunctive usage to gender agreement issues. We’ll not only pinpoint where Jim slips up but also offer insights on how to avoid these mistakes yourself. Whether you're struggling with similar challenges or just want to refine your Spanish, thi…
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However you feel about the royal family, there's no denying, there was something about Princess Diana. From the clothes she wore to the causes she championed, she set the template for the modern royal, ruffling a lot of feathers in the process. Why did she speak to us so much? Was there any truth to rumours of the affairs both Charles and Diana had…
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An exceedingly popular etymology holds that the English language has different words for animals and the meat of said animals because of a class divide in Norman Britain. This delightful story is in fact false, because it asks the wrong question. It only focuses on the origins of the words and then makes up a story because of them. In this episode …
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Episode 234: Jay & Ray find old idioms dealing with spatial or temporal relations. - Encore rifle through gin up 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 adv…
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When women's stories aren't being flat-out ignored from the history books, they can often be sidelined. Well not here! Joining Kate today is the comedian and author of Life Lessons from Historical Women, Eleanor Morton, to share some of her favourite stories of inspirational women through history and the lessons they have taught her. What would it …
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Send us a text We continue the discussion on fatigue, this time on decision fatigue. Do the number of decisions we have to make on a daily basis cause undue stress and leave us drained? We also offer a variety of things one can do to combat decision fatigue. We reference the American Medical Associations article on this topic. --- Any views express…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie and Harry delve into Harry's 125km adventure on the Camino de Santiago, discussing the challenges, camaraderie, and insights gained along the way. 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resources 🎓 Eng…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Olive and Maxelle discuss various topics such as internalized misogyny, the performance of femininity, and the challenges faced by trans women. They also explore the dynamics within the trans community, including the tensions between different identities and the need for nuanced discussions. The conversation cov…
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During our stay in Bogotá, we discovered fascinating aspects of the city’s culture, including its history, climate, and unique Spanish dialect. We talk about the vibrant Chapinero neighborhood, local fruits like lulo and feijoa, and the special words and phrases that make Colombian Spanish stand out. You'll also hear about cultural events like the …
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Why did Renaissance women say the Lord's prayer while removing pubic hair? If you're like us you definitely want to know the answer to this, and so much more about beauty culture during the Italian Renaissance between the 15th and 17th centuries. Joining Kate today is Professor Jill Burke, author of How to be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History…
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Russenorsk is the name of a language spoken in the Arctic. It is often described as a unique pidgin language, but its classification is complicated by source material and perception of language use. This episode of Zounds! talks about how classification of language is complicated and how source material can present different conclusions. https://so…
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Episode 233: Jay & Ray get chilly with a few old idioms. - Encore arctic full bore 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 indu…
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Paris was a wild place in the 18th century. It was the Age of the Enlightenment, cafe culture was exploding along with the world of ballet and opera, and there's the small matter of the Revolution in 1789. Before that kicked off, though, there were estimated to be 30,000 sex workers in Paris, plus an additional 10,000 high-class courtesans. What wa…
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Send us a text We respond to some listener feedback and make some minor corrections to our previous episode as it relates to Shazam. You can find more about NOBA Project here: https://nobaproject.com/modules/eyewitness-testimony-and-memory-biases. Then we move into a new phrase and a new topic, as it relates to change. How does amount, frequency, a…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie takes you on a wild journey from a mundane morning to uncovering a suspicious neighbor who seems destined for hero status. Get ready for a mix of British humor, cultural references, and a story that keeps you guessing—Part 1 of 2. 🧐 Take English Level Test 📧 FREE Ema…
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Etymologies are delicious stories of our language that are widely discussed and treated as factual. But they are actually the product of an obscure subdiscipline of historical linguistics and semiotics. Most etymologies are unknown past certain points, but there are some surprisingly common words that we do not know the origin of. https://sonyamath…
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Send us a text The hosts share personal experiences and engage in playful banter throughout the conversation. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including BDSM dynamics, age regression, and the agricultural industry. They touch on the concept of bratting in BDSM and how pain can be seen as a form of loving adoration.…
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Join us as we share a lighthearted conversation about eggcorns, malapropisms, and folk etymology. We explore how linguistic slip-ups—like confusing "Alzheimer's disease" with "old-timers disease" or "in one fell swoop" with "in one foul swoop"—become part of everyday language. We'll also take you through some amusing Spanish examples, from national…
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Cleopatra. One of the most famous people from history, and remembered for her beauty, power and scandalous love affairs. But how accurate is her legacy? Did you know she married not one, but two of her brothers? Or that she could speak eight languages? Or that she lived closer to the invention of the iPhone, than the construction of the pyramids (w…
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Episode 232: Jay & Ray do a number on a few new idioms. believe you me do a number on 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 i…
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Sex and beds have a long, interwoven history. Here on Betwixt we often cover sex history, but we haven’t done a deep dive into the history of where it’s often done… in bed. So today we have something a little different for you, here’s an episode all about the history of beds, and it’s a story that will take us from medieval France, to 17th century …
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Send us a text We discuss the definition, source, and many examples of the Mandela Effect. How many do you remember correctly, or incorrectly? What amimal laid down with the lamb? What color is Pikachu's tale? What are the lyrics to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood or Queen's We Are The Champions? Why are there so many different Mandela Effects associat…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet or 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie and Shana from the American English Podcast explore how the Boston Tea Party sparked revolutionary fervor and changed the course of history for both Britain and America. 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Acad…
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