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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: Eunomi…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 9 Words From Hawaiian Language: 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…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 8: Words From Yiddish Language: 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 “f…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 7 Words From Spanish Language: 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 …
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 6 Words From Chinese Language: 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 Gianco…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 5 Words From Hindi Language: 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 “scurrifu…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 4 Words From Bengali Language: 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 jud…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 3 Words From German Language: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium
Maggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merl…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 2 Words From Japanese Language:: 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 tria…
1 year, 8 months ago