The largest dictionary of British Slang, idioms and phrases at English-slang.com.
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I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving project so the letter ”A” had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Ali and Baldev are a couple of dummies who love to hang out and talk loudly at home. In an attempt to improve their vocabularies, they got a dictionary to quiz each other on what words mean. Equal parts study hall and detention, you'll laugh in disbelief of their illiteracy, maybe shed a tear, and hopefully learn a new word, or two!
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The Original Science Fiction Podcast
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Love Norway? Love this language learning-assistance podcast!
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Have you ever wished that someone would explain theology in a way that doesn’t require a degree or a dictionary? Maybe you’ve listened to a sermon and it seemed like the pastor was speaking another language. Or perhaps you’ve thought that the notes in your study Bible could use a commentary of their own. From imputation to justification, theophany to theodicy, keeping all these concepts straight can be a challenge for any believer. This is a short podcast about long words. Every week, Barry ...
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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
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Learn about aliens, heroes, villains, and other cool stuff
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A weekly podcast of fiction written and read by Jason Geary.
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From hangxiety to half-night stands the Millennial Dictionary explains modern slang. Whether it's dating jargon or lifestyle lingo this podcast is for you!
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Ever notice that we will talk about everything before we talk about money? Sex? No problem. Politics? Bring it on. Money? Totally taboo. But not for long! Nicole Lapin— the only financial expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand, New York Times best-selling author, and host of Money Rehab— is here to rehab your wallet, so you can get your financial life together once and for all. Episodes are just ten minutes-ish... no frills, just bite-sized tips and tricks so you don’t waste any ti ...
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In here you can listen our song, and more dj song. so, listen and enjoy our Podcast.. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dictionaryofc Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/dictionaryofc Beatport: http://dj.beatport.com/dictionaryofc
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The Agenda is the official podcast of The Alternative Commentary Collective and the home of sporting nonsense and claptrap! Featuring all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast! Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.
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Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “side by side” as the state “of existing beside one another” and “of being in the same place, time, or circumstance." What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Join University of Minnesota Extension staff as we explore the interdependent relationship of rural and urban spaces and why this necessary and complex relationship matters.
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Professionally narrated articles from The Atlantic—just for subscribers.
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Hello !! It is Apple and the universe of love Micchan !! Apple, the universe, microbes, elements, municipal chapter ... I will talk about various things I love!! こんにちは!!Appleと宇宙が大好きなみっちゃんです!! Apple,宇宙,微生物,元素,市町村章...みっちゃんの頭の中をお話しします!! YouTube「みっちゃんdictionary!」もみてね! ●配信日→月曜..am6:00
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When you look up “Personal Jurisdiction” in Black’s Law Dictionary, it directs you to the entry for “Jurisdiction.” We won’t do that to you. We’re here because there’s not enough good information available for law students and new attorneys to make informed choices about their careers. Join co-hosts Allison Freedman and Hallie Ritzu as we talk to a variety of people within the first 10ish years of practice to hear about their journeys to fulfilling careers and the advice they have for gettin ...
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The product of two tired girls, hair dye, Korean dramas, and a dictionary. Join us as we delve into the world of literacy without any clue of what we’re talking about. Pull up a chair, relax, and lose some brain cells.
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Rappers, Producers, Celebrities, Entertainers, & Everyday People reading the Rap Dictionary. The Rap Dictionary: An-A-Z Guide to Rap/Hip-Hop is a Hip-Hop terminology dictionary book published by DailyRapFacts (DRF Books). We have rappers, Producers, Celebrities, Entertainers, & everyday people reading the Rap Dictionary, a book for the culture we all love.
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Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.
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The Fact Dictionary: offering you a weekly dose of facts and satire to help you through another 7 days of life.
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The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
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Let’s drink some beer & explore the stories behind some of history’s most ruthless serial killers, conspiracy theories, alien abductions & cults!
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Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words. Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R3ZnESMdsuTevq4ib9CvA
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Discover the Vogue-featured top mental health podcast, Coping With Ghosting. This show provides hope, healing, and understanding for anyone betrayed or ghosted in business, love, family, or friendship. If somebody's broken your trust, this show is for you. It covers: - Ghosting, betrayal, and broken trust in relationships - Emotional recovery from betrayal - Relationships, attachment styles, and personality disorders - How to build confidence, self-worth, and trust - Transform betrayal into ...
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According to Yankee Dictionary: A Compendium of Useful and Entertaining Expressions Indigenous to New England, by Charles Haywood, “night mail” is the name “given to a New England through train that rattles across the countryside during the hours of darkness with its sleeping cars, mail, express, a smoker, and a coach with a few dozing lumberjacks and college boys traveling cheap, with perhaps a milk car or two on the head end.”In that same amiable spirit, we’d like to present The Night Mail ...
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Crystal Orderson brings news from the continent.
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The Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com, Mike Tyrkus has been a writer/editor specializing in cinema studies since 1991. He was the webmaster for and a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society; he is currently a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. His contributions to film criticism can be found in: Magill’s Cinema Annual, VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclope ...
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The official podcast of Green’s Dictionary of Slang - the largest historical dictionary of English slang. Join Jonathon Green and Peter Curran as they discuss a different area of slang in each show WARNING - MAY CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE
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Welcome to Appalachian Words, the show about language and culture in Appalachia. I’m your host, Jennifer Heinmiller. I am co-author of the Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English, a historical dictionary that is over 1.3 million words long and covers everything from "ain’t never" to "zonies alive." If you’re curious about that one, subscribe and tune in. I welcome your questions, comments, stories, suggestions, and pumpkin bread. Contact me at [email protected]
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Weight loss podcast, natural methods to lose body fat.
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In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
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Rogue according to the Webster-Merriam dictionary is "a wild animal living apart from the herd" Urban dictionary: a loner who follows their own rules Maybe I just think too much, but I can't go along with so many things that are said, I am not in agreement. "I am who I am, and I owe no one an apology for it"
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We have tips, advice, & suggestions to help you finesse your way through school. Finesse: "Skillful handling of a situation" (Webster's Dictionary).
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...it's like punching a dictionary in its sad, dusty face. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/word/support
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Now in their mid-20s, Con and Joe find out whether they really do know about the newest words and phrases used by the kids today.
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Webster's dictionary defines "Tom, James and Kyle" as "Experts who are good at talking about things and answering questions". (18+) Want to submit a question? Let us know at [email protected]
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Welcome to this social outcasts podcast, here we will talk about Pilk: the urban dictionary definition of everything and anything, also nothing.
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Dictionary.com WordExplorer will provide information on word origination, definition, usage and history.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re na ...
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Build your business & finance vocabulary with the Wealth Word of the Day! Learn new words, their meaning, origin, spelling & more. (This is your Audiobook Dictionary*) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wealthdictionary/support
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I read from future to futz. The word of the episode is "futz". A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095742 Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/…
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Obsolete (adj.): no longer in use or no longer useful By Stefan Fatsis From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
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Author : Arden Baker Narrator : Jess Lewis Host : Mur Lafferty Audio Producer : Adam Pracht The Combat Pilot’s Dictionary was originally published in Aurealis #167, Febuary 2024. Wartime action and injury. The Combat Pilot’s Dictionary By Arden Baker Boot Rookie pilot. See also – nugget. You called us ‘boots’ when we turned up to […] Source…
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Necro Overtime: Lewinsky & Knox Team Up & “Skibidi” Hits the Dictionary
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Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teaming up, plus “skibidi” and other new dictionary entries. We break down their new Hulu series and why they say they partnered. Then we talk about Cambridge adding “skibidi” and what that word actually means. Finally, we’ll give our thoughts on both stories. https://www.n…
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3 Secrets to Building Generational Wealth and Everything You Want To Know About Working With a Financial Planner
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Today, Nicole tackles one of the most important, but often intimidating, questions in personal finance: should I have a financial planner? If the answer is “yes” (and lets be honest, it probably is!), that sets off a domino effect of other questions: When I’m looking for a financial planner, what questions should I ask? Do I have to be rich to get …
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230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage
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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals. For years, Figma has…
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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories
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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…
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Necro Overtime: Hellfire vs a UAP, Mars Leopard Spots, & JonBenét DNA Retest
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Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the UAP video played in Congress, possible signs of ancient life on Mars, and new JonBenét DNA testing! We'll break down what the clip shows, what the Pentagon has confirmed, and why a Hellfire might be used against an unknown in a combat zone. Then we'll get into what Perseverance's "leopard-spot" rocks …
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How algorithms are changing the meaning of words, with Adam Aleksic
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1117. This week, we talk with Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, about the ways algorithms are changing the meaning of words. We look at how words like "preppy" have evolved and how social media is accelerating language change. We also look at how different cultures "shout" online without using capital letters, the linguistic connectio…
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On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart joins Finn Caddie to debate the important question... Is a hair transplant tax-deductible (00:00)? Then the fellas discuss the massive injury blow for the Black Ferns ahead of the RWC Semi (05:45), and Manaia unleashes his girth of Pole Vaulting knowledge (09:40)! Plus, good news for the All Blacks i…
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Welcome to "Look It Up" live! Ali & Baldev take the show out of the apartment and into the real world, displaying their stupidity for an audience at The Clubhouse in Los Angeles on 7/18. They talk about the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, the origins of the show, and things Baldev has said to Ali that are only okay since they are getting married. "Look …
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This week on "Look It Up," Ali and Baldev discuss getting to the end of their "Vanderpump Rules" rewatch and what it would be like to be on reality TV, Baldev getting music-cucked by the guys Ali sings with, and an upcoming trip to Las Vegas. "Look It Up" is hosted by Ali Lu & Baldev Sandhu, and is produced by Out Of Water Productions. Theme song a…
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The Night Mail Podcast | Episode 049 2025-09-03
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TIMETABLE: Opening Theme: 0:00 Welcome Mat: 0:41 Nips & Nibbles: 1:24 Mailbag: 5:52 From the Attic: 9:47 Local News & Views: 11:43 Night Mail Correspondent: 23:58 Loose Threads: 46:06 Song Swap: 49:03 We Bid Adieu to the Reading Rambler: 1:13:38 Switch Track: 1:13:52 Reading Review Review: 1:14:19 Extinct Local Products: 1:19:47 Public Domain Perfo…
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Jen Ford Reedy unpacks Bush Foundation book club pick, The Power of Bridging, and shares her optimism for how bridging can be a path forward
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“Bridging is a practice where members of different social groups are not only brought into contact, but build social connections and rapport.”-john powell “It's not perfect. It's not hypothetical. It's not something you can do all the time. But I think in terms of the kind of world that we are trying to bring into existence, bridging, until we full…
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Wall Street News Roundup: Shaky Jobs Reports, New Rules for Public Companies and Elon Musk Trillion Dollar Pay Package
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Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks the good, the bad and the ugly in the latest jobs report. Plus, she breaks down the implications of President Trump's idea to change quarterly reporting requirements for public companies and talks Elon Musk's latest T…
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I read from fustic to futtock shroud. Overlord Caps https://www.overlordcaps.com/ The word of the episode is "futhark". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runes The Overnight https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3844362 Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr p…
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Who was the first to 'spill the beans'? | IDIOM ORIGINS
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In this episode, Jess and Rob 'spill the beans' about all manner of food-related idioms. 🍌 Why does 'going bananas' mean going mad? ☕️ Who is the Joe in a 'cup of Joe'? 🍏 What did we compare apples to before oranges? 🧅 What does it really mean to 'know your onions'? Answers to these questions and many more as we explore the origins of commons sayin…
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The Thrilla in Manila nearly killed Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. By Vann R. Newkirk II From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to do a favour for former ACC Caravan driver-cum Bachelorette contestant Jesse Williamson (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Then the fellas discuss the Black Caps side to face the Aussies in the upcoming T20 series to kick off the home summer (11:05), a…
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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous"
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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …
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How a kid from Long Island willed his way to the top of American comedy By Adrienne LaFrance From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
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To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put o…
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"I'm in LOVE with an Apartment I Can't Afford. Can I Negotiate?"
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Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You liked all of the apartments, but weren’t crazy about any of them. Then, your broker says: “Actually, there’s just one last apartment I want to show you.” And then, all of a sudden, you’re there. In your dream apartment. There’s just one…
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The pirate history of ‘scallywag.’ ‘Used to’ versus ‘use to.’ Cheese grits.
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1116. This week, we clarify the origins of the word "Schnauzer" and why it may mean "snout," "growler," or "mustache." Then, in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we look at the true origins of the word "scallywag," which, believe it or not, isn't from pirates but may be related to Shetland ponies. Then, we look at why we use both "used to" and "use …
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I read from fusil to fustian. "Nuclear fusion is the process that powers all active stars, via many reaction pathways." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion The word of the episode is "fusilli". Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzenc…
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Historical creeds and confessions are like letters from Christians who have come before us, warning us against dangerous theological mistakes that have threatened the church in the past. Today, Barry Cooper considers one of the most important Christian creeds ever written. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-nicene-cre…
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On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss a complaint we've received (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Then the fellas discuss the whole country losing its mind about the All Blacks (03:45), and G Lane has some incredible NFL concession stats (08:15). Also, the Black Caps have got so…
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Episode 31: Jason Hutton returns... for the forth time!
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Jason is back once again, making him our very first four-time guest and our only repeat guest overall! Today, we're discussing the upcoming Toronto Timepiece Show and the inaugural Timepiece World Awards, of which he is the producer. Jason also has a special announcement to make, so be sure to listen until the end to catch it. We always enjoy havin…
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I read from fury to fusiform. The word of the episode is "fusilage". Weapons https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26581740/ Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/ Merchandising! https…
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Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank) on Tips For Growing Wealth, Labubu and FTX
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Kevin O’Leary, AKA Mr. Wonderful, joins Nicole for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation about building wealth, protecting it, and enjoying it (but maybe not with a $5 coffee… or maybe yes?). They debate whether people should treat themselves to that latte, unpack the investment rule that shaped Kevin’s fortune, and dive deep into today’s economic lan…
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On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss Black Ferns' big RWC Quarter-Final win and the name given to the South African women's rugby team (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Then the fellas discuss the ABs' loss in Wellington and whether we should fill in the Cake Tin (…
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#slang minted {adj.} Wealthy. Categories: British adjective slang
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Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover Akhenaten! We'll trace how a radical pharaoh pushed Aten worship to the center of Egypt’s power. We follow his move to Amarna, the new art style, and the backlash after he died. We’ll also get into the ancient aliens theories, and what mainstream science has to say about it. https://www.necronomipod.com h…
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The incongruous concoctions of artist Brian Robinson
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Brian Robinson is a contemporary artist originally from Waiben (Thursday Island) in the Torres Strait. His work explores imagery drawn from ancestral iconography of the Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), and he uniquely interweaves this with images from popular culture and science fiction. Guest: Torres Strait Islander Artist, Brian Robinson. His exhibit…
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Paul White's work has taken him to some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones and humanitarian crises. Since the mid-2000s, he’s been on the ground in countries like Iraq and Nepal, working with refugees, displaced communities, and Indigenous peoples. Guest: Paul White is a Senior Protection Adviser for the UN’s ProCap organisation, living in…
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Professor Georgina Long has led global breakthroughs in immunotherapy and targeted therapies, transforming advanced melanoma from a disease with no effective treatment into one where long-term survival and even cures are possible. Her pioneering research and international collaborations continue to set the standard for how cancer is understood and …
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Jack Toohey: The case for rebellious hope
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In 2023, Jack Toohey created a cut through viral video on the subject of Australian house prices. Now he's written a book about the housing crisis, climate change, persistent gender inequity and other social ills, making the case for choosing hope over apathy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of Independence
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Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of Independence and to mark the 50th anniversary a new economic history of PNG since independence has just been released. It’s called Struggle, Reform, Boom and Bust. Guest: Maholopa Laveil, lecturer in Economics at UPNG’s School of Business and Public Policy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A relative state of calm has returned to Kathmandu with the swearing in of Nepal's new interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki. The new leader takes her place after a week of civil unrest that saw the burning of government buildings and the deaths of dozens of protester. Guest: Surendra Phuyal, Nepalese journalist based in Kathmandu.…
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The foreign judges still presiding in Hong Kong courts
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The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation recently released a report calling on all foreign judges in the territory to resign.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dr Grainne Cleary is a wildlife ecologist who is one of Australia's most enthusiastic bird lovers. But in writing her new book 'Why Birds Sing', she realised even the experts among us still have a lot to discover when it comes to the complex world of bird song. Guest: Dr Grainne Cleary, bird expert and author of Why Do Birds Sing.…
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CLASSIC: Dr. Seuss Wrote His Most Famous Book On A Bet
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What are your favorite children's books? In this Classic episode, Ben and the gang acknowledge Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. "Green Eggs and Ham", one of his most successful books, sold over 8 million copies by 2016 -- but would you believe he wrote it based entirely on a bet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Forty years after Spinal Tap, history’s most hapless band turns it up to 11 one last time. By James Parker From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your…
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Is the Housing Market Finally Improving—Or Is It a State of Emergency? With Jon Grauman
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Everyone on Wall Street is wondering how the Fed meeting next week is going to affect interest rates— but on Main Street, the big question is: how will the Fed meeting affect mortgage rates? Today Nicole is joined by expert real estate agent Jon Grauman (Resident Group) to talk about whether the Fed meeting will affect interest rates, the speculati…
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