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Episode 71
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a piece of old American slang with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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10 years, 5 months ago
LinguaFile XVII | Humdinger
Episode 71
On a real beauty of a word, with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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10 years, 5 months ago
Seven Centuries of F--ks
Episode 70
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo talk to Jesse Sheidlower, author of The F-Word, about a recent discovery in the history of one our most enduring expletiv…
10 years, 6 months ago
Seven Centuries of F--ks
Episode 70
On a recent revelation regarding the history of one our most enduring expletives.
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10 years, 6 months ago
LinguaFile XVI | Boondoggle
Episode 69
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a mystery word or phrase with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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10 years, 6 months ago
LinguaFile XVI | Boondoggle
Episode 69
On the origins of a very wasteful word, with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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10 years, 6 months ago
How New York Became the Big Apple
Episode 68
New York City is big, sure, but why an apple?
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10 years, 7 months ago
How New York Became the Big Apple
Episode 68
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the true story behind the most famous municipal nickname.
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10 years, 7 months ago
LinguaFile XV | Gringo
Episode 67
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the origin of a Spanish-language pejorative with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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10 years, 7 months ago
LinguaFile XV | Gringo
Episode 67
On the origin of a Spanish-language pejorative, with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
X: @lexiconvalley
Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley
Website: booksmar…
10 years, 7 months ago