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733 - Why People Hate Words Like 'Moist'
Episode 733
When people have a negative physical reaction to a specific word, it's called word aversion (not misophonia as some people mistakenly presume). "Mois…
6 years, 8 months ago
732 - How to Write a Conclusion. ‘Rebut’ or ‘Refute’?
Episode 732
Writing a conclusion can be the hardest part of writing an essay. We have help! Also, a listener asked me to explain the difference between "rebut" a…
6 years, 8 months ago
731 - Compound Possession. 'Friday' or 'On Friday'?
Episode 731
In this show, we answer two listener questions: 1. Should you write about "Bill and Ted's trip" or "Bill's and Ted's trip"? 2. Should you say you'll …
6 years, 8 months ago
730 - Turning a Podcast into a Novel: 'The Bright Sessions' to 'The Infinite Noise'
Episode 730
Lauren Shippen, the creator of one of my new favorite audio dramas, "The Bright Sessions," talks about turning a podcast into a novel and about going…
6 years, 8 months ago
729 - Making Words That End in Y Plural.'Primer' Pronunciation.
Episode 729
If you've ever wondered why "primer" is sometimes pronounced "primmer," this show is for you! We also talk about why you make words that end in Y plu…
6 years, 8 months ago
728 - How English Words Came Into French After World War II
Episode 728
French authorities tried to keep English out of their language, but “tank,” “bulldozer,” and “jeep” got the ball rolling, and it kept going from ther…
6 years, 9 months ago
727 - The Quirky Australian 'Crime' Tense. 'Hopefully.'
Episode 727
A listener asked why Australians use the present perfect tense in a way you won't hear in British or American English. You'll often hear it in crime …
6 years, 9 months ago
726 - A Cup of Joe. ‘Smokey’ and ‘Smoky.’
Episode 726
In honor of National Coffee Day, we talk about the origin of coffee and all its nicknames. Plus, I'll help you remember the difference between "smoky…
6 years, 9 months ago
725 - Interviewing, Story Structure, and Writing Tools with Jonathan Small
Episode 725
If you've ever been nervous before interviewing someone, struggled to write a good lede, or just want to get some tips on handy tools for writers, th…
6 years, 9 months ago
724 - Why Esperanto Is an Amazing Language. 'Fall' or 'Autumn'?
Episode 724
Created on purpose and easy to learn, Esperanto will amaze you. Once you learn the origin of "fall," you'll look at trees in a whole new way.
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6 years, 9 months ago