
We continue our look into the etymologies of various (mild) insults, including the origins of rube, bum, schmuck, and dweeb. (You're none of these things, don't worry, we love you.)
Oct 3
29 min

We look at the etymologies of various insults throughout history, including the origins of barbarian, brat, dunce, and fool.
Sep 26
34 min

Be careful how you say these words! It could be a matter of life and death.
Sep 19
36 min

Hydronyms, dromonyms… toponyms! (Place names. We’re talking about place names.)
Sep 12
36 min

We gaze again into the ocean of difference between American English and British English.
Sep 5
34 min

Sometimes you read something that makes you throw the book against the wall, never to pick it up again.
Aug 29
35 min
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We've tackled the differences between American and British English, but let's not forget Canadians also have a language of their own.
Aug 22
29 min

Kathy and Ross throw Fletcher a devil of a grammar quiz as we all get set for back-to-school season.
Aug 15
39 min

We answer some of your most burning questions as we take a dip into the ol' mailbag.
Aug 8
32 min

For no reason whatsoever, we look at some words that come from Homer's famous tale and Ancient Greek more generally.
Aug 1
32 min
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