Omnishambles! Military Slang Across the Pond (Interview with Ben Yagoda)
953. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the...
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Omnishambles! Military Slang Across the Pond (Interview with Ben Yagoda)
953. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the...
32:35
Cliches. Organic. Bully Pulpit. Fimfy.
951. In honor of National Cliché day, we uncover why some overused phrases rub us the wrong way....
19:39
The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words, with Jess Zafarris
951. What's the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for "bear" so scary that...
35:23
950. Nowthen, a town with an odd little name, helps us understand the word "namesake," and then I...
13:31
How to write great topic sentences. Fanilects. Throwawayable.
949. Topic sentences aren't just for students! This week, we have real-life, grown-up examples —...
15:07
When 'nice' was bad and 'bully' was good. Is 'preorder' redundant? High-intensity transformer.
948. Think you know where words like "bully," "nice," and "bimbo" come from? Think again! Join me...
16:28
947. Do you wish you could think on your feet faster? Well, Stanford business professor and...
21:36
Did Disney nail the pronunciation of 'Caribbean'? How to write equations. Chuther.
946. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, which brings to mind "Pirates of the Caribbean," but you can...
13:15
945. What was the famous Usage Panel from the American Heritage Dictionary and how did the...
34:04
When you shouldn't 'write tight.' 'Behead' versus 'decapitate.' YesHony.
944. Today, we untangle the often confusing web of writing styles. We'll explore the benefits of...
18:38
Say hwat?! 'Anxious' versus 'eager.' Pink stein.
943. Join us for a fascinating romp through the evolution of phrases like "you know," "right?"...
14:24
The wonders of the 'a-' prefix in English. 'Personal' versus 'personnel.'
942. We’re diving deep into the chameleon-like nature of the "a-" prefix, tracing its journey...
18:50
Hilarious typos (and how to avoid them). Why do we 'take' a walk?
941. Whether you've been betrayed by autocorrect or your own fingers, almost everyone has made...
16:56
Have you ridden an acoustic bike lately? Write it tight.
940. Pork bacon, manual transmissions, and acoustic guitars: retronyms help us describe the...
17:36
Did you know that on US Army bases, soldiers get a tattoo every day? Keep writing.
939. When I say the word "tattoo," you probably think of body art, but "tattoo" has another...
13:28
People have ~feelings~ about the exclamation point (Florence Hazrat interview)
938. Love it or hate it, the exclamation point has been on the red carpet lately because we're...
34:20
15 years of podcasting with Money Girl and Nutrition Diva
In this special bonus episode, I sat down with Laura Adams and Monica Reinagel, who host Money...
33:48
'Less' versus 'fewer.' Fun names for fingers. Scunscreen.
937. Today, we explore the traditional advice of using "fewer" for things you can count and...
19:42
'Inspirational' or 'aspirational'? The surprising dangers of ChatGPT. Spaghetto.
936. Have you ever wondered about the nuanced differences between "aspirational" and...
18:03
Phrasal Verb Mysteries and Minced Oath Origins. Night Water.
935. Ever been puzzled by the difference between "slow down" and "slow up"? Curious about how...
17:00
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