My fix for word loving and language learning.
Nov 13, 2024
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I love this podcast. Itβs about language. More specifically you could say itβs about conversational speech, intonation, and the host John McWhorter does a great job of bending his voice around the phrases and words heβs talking about. Heβs a fan of musical theatre and plays a few show tunes with lyrics which relate to the themes of the episode. I like to have podcasts, or tv, people talking, on pretty much all the time Iβm at home. I also need that on flights (I donβt like to fly but I have to do it often). So this podcast feels like a friend.
Jun 23, 2022
this is my comfort podcast, a great way to learn something new about language or discover a new side to something you already know. callers come in with words or phrases they want more info on (definitions, origins, stances on use), and a lot of time it's phrases that have been passed down in their family. it's not very technical, anyone can listen and follow along!
calls are international, though they generally get callers from all over the US. they also take emails and just stories about anything from submissions. part way they also have a little language game that can be challenging, but it's engaging hearing the hosts try and solve along with you. I just find the whole thing very charming!
Mar 11, 2025
Very wholesome yet very informative Podcast about the origin of certain words and phrases!!! just the right about of noncommittal mental stimulation without feeling overburdened. its a good vibe all around π
Jun 5, 2024
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Nov 8, 2024
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Ingredients:
π 1 loaf flat Turkish bread (but really, any bread)
π§ 1 garlic clove
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1 tomato (dealer's choice)
π§ 1 fresh mozzarella (the one in water, burrata if you're feeling β¨fancyβ¨)
π« Extra virgin olive oil
πΏ Basil
π§ Salt
Method:
1. Slice that bread, toast it in your favourite way (I go face down in a pan until crispy inside, soft outside).
2. Cut the garlic in half and rub it all over the bread for a *touch* of garlic flavour.
3. Grate the tomato (I use a cheese grater) and spread on the bread in a thick layer.
4. Slice up the mozzarella into discs and place on top of tomato.
5. Basil and olive oil to taste. Salt if you want the salty.
Optional, but delicious additions I've tried:
- Thinly sliced prosciutto
- avocado
- any kind of pickles
- roast peaches
- dukkah
- leafy greens
- eggs of any kind
Can also be:
- a fun caprese salad sans bread
- a solid sandwich
- a bruschetta if you make it π€ tiny
Nov 8, 2024
The cold wind on my face, blown in from the slit of the taxi window is bliss β a silver lining that smells like Paris and freedom from the stale plane air. My head rests in the nook between the car seat and window bathing in it.Β
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