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Word of the Day

In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 110 - Mellifluous Nov 11, 2020

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In which Talented Voice Actor Chris & I try super hard to sound mellifluous. Stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement!

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Episode 109 - Impolitic Part II Oct 19, 2020

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Most people do two things in life: what they have to, and what they can get away with. So, if you can't get away with saying/doing something because it upsets or offends someone, then it's probably impolitic.

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Episode 108 - Impolitic Part I Sep 29, 2020

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In which we welcome new talented voice actor Laurel, who is totally different from Episode 85's talented voice actor Paige.

Also, here's the Invisibilia episode about the first McDonalds in Russia: https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/481887848/the-new-norm

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Episode 107 - Adroit + Maladroit Sep 07, 2020

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"Remember that people take more interest in their own affairs than in anything else which you can name. ... Therefore, having furnished this topic, you need only listen; and you are sure to be thought, not only agreeable, but thoroughly sensible and well-informed."

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Episode 106 - Banal Aug 18, 2020

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If you are tired of this podcast, you are tired of life.

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Episode 105 - Qualms + Compunction Jul 25, 2020

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Be sure to stop by the Compunction Junction to pick up a new mattress (and a clean conscience!) as soon as it opens.

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Episode 104 - Commandeer Jul 07, 2020

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Commandeering: because sometimes, someone's gotta take charge.

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Episode 103 - Extricate Jun 15, 2020

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In which we introduce the Aw Man, Can't Make It This Time app.

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Episode 102 - Ingratiate: A Conversation May 25, 2020

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Here is the La La Land video referenced. To avoid spoilers, a) don't watch it, and b) skip the 1:00 - 1:45 section of the episode. La La Land Argument Scene Reimagined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrr2FmWZiF0

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Episode 101 - Brooding May 02, 2020

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Brooding: the adult version of sulking. Rosalind Moran article quoted: https://www.sfwa.org/2016/11/11/brood-thought-enduring-appeal-moody-male-lead/

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