Words You Should Know
Education Podcasts
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because Ben Franklin and Kurt Cobain both influenced our modern English language, spelling memes deserve to be debunked, and our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution of and the influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Words. Language. Human communication. Everything begins here.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because Ben Franklin and Kurt Cobain both influenced our modern English language, spelling memes deserve to be debunked, and our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution of and the influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Words. Language. Human communication. Everything begins here.
Twitter:
@KrisSpisak
Language:
English
Website:
https://kris-spisak.com/
Episodes
#45 – A Grammar Mayday Over “Mayday” & the Latest in Words You Should Know
10/13/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #45 – A Grammar Mayday Over “Mayday” Approximate transcript: Welcome to episode number 45, where we’re talking […]
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Duration:00:09:59
#44 – Pleased as Punchy Punch with a Drink & the Latest in Words You Should Know
9/22/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #44 – Pleased as Punchy Punch with a Drink & the Latest in Words You Should Know […]
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Duration:00:07:43
“The Plural form of ‘You’ Already Exists” – encore episode
9/8/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “The Plural form of ‘You’ Already Exists” – encore episode Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Amazon Music […]
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Duration:00:05:37
Story Stop: Enter the Toastmasters (encore episode)
8/25/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Story Stop: Enter the Toastmasters” (encore episode) Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube […]
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Duration:00:33:51
“Prouder” or “More Proud” than a Peacock? (Plus a Spelling Meme Debunked) – encore episode
8/11/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Prouder” or “More Proud” than a Peacock? (Plus a Spelling Meme Debunked) – encore episode Apple Podcasts | […]
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Duration:00:05:42
Story Stop: Writing, Editing & Personal Perspectives (encore episode)
7/28/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Story Stop: Writing, Editing & Personal Perspectives” (encore episode) Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Amazon Music […]
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Duration:00:27:09
Should You Trust Judas Priest on Language Use? (encore episode)
7/14/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Should You Trust Judas Priest on Language Use?” (encore episode) Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Amazon […]
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Duration:00:04:14
Story Stop: Bookish Road Trip (encore episode)
6/30/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Story Stop: Bookish Road Trip” (encore episode) Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube […]
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Duration:00:43:05
“Franklin, Roosevelt & Getting a Grip on the English Language” (encore episode)
6/16/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. “Franklin, Roosevelt & Getting a Grip on the English Language” (encore episode) Welcome to the summer series of […]
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Duration:00:06:06
#43 – Why do we call them the “Dog Days of Summer”? & the Latest in Words You Should Know
6/2/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #43 – Why do we call them the “Dog Days of Summer”? & the Latest in Words You […]
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Duration:00:06:46
#42 – Crime & Virtue in “Strolls” & “Saunters” – Plus the Latest in Words You Should Know
5/19/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #42 – Crime & Virtue in “Strolls” & “Saunters” – Plus the Latest in Words You Should Know […]
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Duration:00:09:14
#41 – Singular “Octopus,” Plural “Octo-what?” & the Latest in Words You Should Know
5/5/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #41 – Singular “Octopus,” Plural “Octo-what?” & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: Welcome […]
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Duration:00:11:28
#40 – “Running Amok” Phrase Origin Stories & the Latest in Words You Should Know
4/21/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #40 – “Running Amok” Phrase Origin Stories & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: […]
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Duration:00:15:48
#39 – “Gargoyle” Origin Stories & the Latest in Words You Should Know
3/24/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #39 – “Gargoyle” Origin Stories & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: Welcome to […]
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Duration:00:07:24
#38 – Thesaurus. Thesauri? What’s the Word? & the Latest in Words You Should Know
3/10/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #38 – Thesaurus. Thesauri? What’s the Word? & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: […]
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Duration:00:08:02
#37 – “Rule of Thumb” Origin Outrage & the Latest in Words You Should Know
2/24/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #37 – “Rule of Thumb” Origin Outrage & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: […]
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Duration:00:08:21
#36 – Are You With’t? Contractions & the Latest in Words You Should Know
2/10/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #36 – Are You With’t? Contractions & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: Welcome […]
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Duration:00:11:07
#35 – AI Innovation, Unprecedented Presidents & the Latest in Words You Should Know
1/27/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #35 – AI Innovation, Unprecedented Presidents & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: Welcome […]
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Duration:00:10:12
#34 – The Origin of Those -Isms & the Latest in Words You Should Know
1/13/2021
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #34 – The Origin of Those -Isms & the Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate transcript: […]
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Duration:00:11:49
#33 – The Glamour of Grammar (Yes, Seriously!) & The Latest in Words You Should Know
12/2/2020
A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution and influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Episode #33 – The Glamour of Grammar (Yes, Seriously!) & The Latest in Words You Should Know Approximate […]
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Duration:00:08:36