Podcast Episodes

Ep. 10 Ancient Greek Anchors: Eunomia and Eudomonia

Season 1 Episode 10

Maggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words eunomia and eudomonia with guest Peter Rollins. They coin the word "tempfatum." Poem by Maggie: Eunomia in the Aftermath.

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ep 9 Hawaiian Harmony: Pono and Ha’aha’a

Season 1 Episode 9

Maggie and Emily learn the Hawaiian words pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ep 8: Yiddish Yums: Machatunim and Kvell

Season 1 Episode 8

Maggie and Emily learn the Yiddish words machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: The…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 7 Spanish Specials: Estrenar and the Diminutive

Season 1 Episode 7

Maggie and Emily discuss the Spanish diminutive and the word estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: T…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep 6 Chinese Charms: Guimi 闺蜜 and Houpa 后怕

Maggie and Emily learn the Chinese words guimi 诡秘  and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put the word “bromance” on trial with judge…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 5 Hindi Horizons: Jugaad and Jigivisha

Season 1 Episode 5

Maggie and Emily talk to native Hindi speaker Shashi Bandhu and learn the words jigivisha and jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 4 Bengali Bounty: Aram and Jhapang Jhapang

Season 1 Episode 4

Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and exp…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 3 German Gems: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium

Maggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with j…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 2 Japanese Jewels: Wabi Sabi and Shoshin

Season 1 Episode 2

Maggie and Emily explore the Japanese words wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblun…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Preview: Maggie and Emily's Mission

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago