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Omar & Sandeep Fail The Spelling Bee! ~ The Art and Challenges of South Asian American Spelling Bees - (A·B·C·D) Podcast Episode 22
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Can you spell 'Ohdillock'? Join us as we plunge headfirst into a linguistic labyrinth in a thrilling spelling bee, designed to test our South Asian American English skills! From sharing heartfelt anecdotes about our cultural identities to discussing our philosophies on studying and test-taking, this episode is a wild ride of emotions, fun, and friendly competition.
Ever wondered how far parental pressure can go to ensure a child's success? As we recount our stories, you'll hear about an unexpected project to build a model mosque and the struggle to balance between ambition, creativity, and self-worth. We also put our spelling skills to the test as we challenge each other - words like 'Cernus' and 'Sammophile' are no match for us! You won't want to miss the hilarity and camaraderie that ensues.
Capping off our linguistic journey, we celebrate an extraordinary achievement - Dev Shah’s victory in the Scripts National Spelling Bee! Saluting his hobbies, accomplishments, and inspirations, we discuss the intricacies of our word of the week - 'Sammophile'. So, dust off your dictionary and join us for an episode filled with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of love for the quirks of South Asian American English!
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1. Omar & Sandeep Fail The Spelling Bee! ~ The Art and Challenges of South Asian American Spelling Bees - (A·B·C·D) Podcast Episode 22 (00:00:00)
2. Podcast Announcement and Teasers (00:00:08)
3. Cheating and Studying for Tests (00:04:28)
4. Navigating Parental Pressure and Personal Ambitions (00:12:17)
5. Spelling Bee Challenge (00:18:28)
6. Word Spelling Challenge (00:24:40)
7. Spelling Bee and Dev Shah's Victory (00:38:53)
8. Acknowledging Patreon Supporters and Show Credits (00:45:58)
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