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197. Historiaster: …And The Mess Is History
This week, Kyle and Emily finally throw some shade. In learning the etymology and history of the word historiaster, they’ll unearth a treasure trove of historical diss-tracks and put-downs harsh…
196. Nostrum: An Over-the-Counter History
This week Emily and Kyle are looking for the perfect cure-all, but all they find are false claims. They’ll separate good remedies from bad, both within the pharmaceutical world and without, as they…
195. Salmagundi: How a Salad Showpiece Made a Big Mess
Kyle and Emily are mired in a true word salad this week. Diving into a bit of food history as well as word history, they’ll talk about mish moshes of all different kinds, as well as the meaning and…
194. Eavesdrip: The Rainy Day Origin of Snooping
Better pack an umbrella, because this week Emily and Kyle are seeking shelter from the rain. A conversation beginning at thatched roofs trickles down to local snoops, as our hosts discuss the meaning…
193. Verb Your Enthusiasm: Master the Art of the Verb with Sarah L. Kaufman
This week, Kyle and Emily talk, chat, banter, converse, and more with author and dance critic Sarah L. Kaufman about her new book Verb Your Enthusiasm. Drawing from her background in dance, Kaufman…
192. Quisling: How WWII Set the Standard for Treason
Kyle and Emily have a traitor in their midst, and his name is Quisling. They’ll talk about a decidedly terrible politician, a quagmire of Q words, and a word for all betrayers great and small.This…
191. Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents with Valerie Fridland
Get ready to think more than ever about the way you talk and the way people talk to you as Emily and Kyle sit down this week with sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her latest book Why We Talk…
190. Nous: Common Sense and So Much More
Emily and Kyle think, therefore they are—and this week thinking is the name of the game! They’re digging into the philosophy of human intelligence, the mind that set the universe turning, and common…
189. Adiaphoron: Diogenes & Martin Luther Find the Gray Areas
How closely does one need to stick to the letter of the law? Emily and Kyle explore just that, as they discuss Greek grouches, Christian controversy, diabolical discourse, and the word adiaphoron.Our…
188. Obviate: Less Obvious Than You Think
Kyle encounters what he thinks is an obvious word, in more ways than one, but Emily puts some complications in his path. Together they’ll parse through unexpected definitions, clunky phrases, and…
187. Puissant: Our Powerful Past in Prose
Who’s got the power? Anyone from proper princesses to mighty militias, and devastating dandies to high-jumping horses, as Kyle and Emily reveal in discussing the word puissant.Our hosts dive into yet…
186. Snickersnee: Why the Vorpal Sword Went Snickersnack
Emily has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged Kyle to a swordfight, but the blade she pulls is a little smaller than expected. The two hack and slash at language and history, as they discuss the…
185. Philtrum: Groovy Loves and Lovely Grooves
Get ready for some classic love potion hijinks! This week Kyle and Emily are talking about magical concoctions, dubious enchantments, desirable faces, and the word 'philtrum'.This word gets our hosts…
184. Worm.so: Where Readers Burrow Deep
You can support worm.so directly at https://www.worm.so/worm-plus. After three months of membership, you’ll be eligible to receive a worm.so–branded tote!Kyle and Emily sit down with Kara Raynoha…
183. Parvenu: New Money Through a French Lens
Emily and Kyle get a little bourgeois this week, and uncover why that’s considered such a bad thing. They’ll look at French history, wealthy upstarts, and some classic New York literature as they…
182. Orrery: Enlightenment Thought and the Science of Stars
This week Kyle and Emily take a trip to their local planetarium, to learn not about the cosmos but about the machine itself. They’ll chat about astronomy, invention, and perhaps a bit of theater as…
181. Aumbry: Storage for Arms, Alms, and Almonds
Where can Kyle store all of his chainmail, his holy oil, and of course his loose almonds? Emily has the answer, as the two of them chat about that most versatile vessel: the aumbry.This antique word…
180. Jujube: How the Odyssey Almost Ended Early
Kyle and Emily unwrap a deceptively sweet treat this week: jujube. What seems only to be a humble fruit quickly reveals a tangled history of biblical proportions. From man’s original sin, to…
179. Zugzwang: From the Rules of Chess to Global Stress
Kyle and Emily find themselves boxed in this week by a word that describes the worst kind of obligation: zugzwang. It’s a bad decision no matter what as Kyle and Emily are forced to explore the…
178. Guidon: How the Color Guard Got Its Colors
Kyle and Emily show their true colors in this episode, exploring the history of flags of all kinds and learning the meaning and origin of the word guidon.This word guides our hosts through the vexing…
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