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We look at some names of famous people that, when you pronounce them correctly, can let people know you're an expert... or a snob.
- Added: Apr 25, 2024
- Length: 28:58
- Purchases: 2
This week, Kathy and Ross quiz Fletcher on a list of words that may or may not have been coined by Shakespeare. You might be surprised by which one...
- Added: Apr 18, 2024
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 3
We look at why Americans love to talk like our friends from across the pond-- or like to *think* that's what we're doing.
Bought by KECG
- Added: Apr 11, 2024
- Length: 28:58
- Purchases: 1
We'll look at phrases that seem at first glance to mean something, but are actually complete nonsense.
Bought by KRPS
- Added: Mar 28, 2024
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
We get back to one of our favorite topics: words that sound a lot like other words but that mean totally different things.
- Added: Mar 20, 2024
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 2
This week, on You're Saying It Wrong: We're looking at weird word origins. When we think a word is related to something, but isn't.
- Added: Mar 14, 2024
- Length: 28:58
- Purchases: 2
We run through some particularly confusing grammar mistakes and how sometimes, we might think we’re saying one thing when we’re really saying another.
Bought by KRPS
- Added: Feb 29, 2024
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
We dig into why certain words are spelled ridiculously, thanks to a bunch of scholars a few hundred years ago who got a little too nutso about maki...
Bought by KRPS
- Added: Feb 15, 2024
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
Doublespeak! We look at unconscious ways we follow the rules of English by doubling sounds and words, and how meanings of words can change when we ...
Bought by KBBI Alaska, KRPS, and RadioFreePalmer
- Added: Jan 30, 2024
- Length: 28:57
- Purchases: 3
This episode features copy editor Mary Norris (The New Yorker), actor and writer Ryan O'Connell, and music from soul-rock group Dirty Revival.
- Added: Sep 24, 2021
- Length: 59:01
This episode examines the "figure of speech" with grammar expert Mary Norris of The New Yorker, actor and television writer Ryan O'Connell, and com...
- Added: Oct 01, 2019
- Length: 58:59
This episode examines the "figure of speech" with grammar expert Mary Norris of The New Yorker, actor and television writer Ryan O'Connell, and com...
- Added: May 21, 2019
- Length: 58:59
