Make bedtime a favorite part of your child’s day with Cozy Critters. Join Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, on a calming bedtime adventure, as they visit the world’s coziest critters. Experience relaxing soundscapes, animal insights, and serene, guided breathing exercises that help kids unwind for bedtime. So grab your pillow and join a journey where the wonders of the natural world meet the dream world.
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I’m Doug Fraser, producer and host of the NPR podcast What We Do. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about making a podcast, it’s that when things go right...damn it feels good. The Pod Lab is all about giving you the tools to create those moments. We'll deconstruct the anatomy of narrative scenes, peer under the layers of sound design, break down popular trends, and offer actionable advice to help you refine, polish, and make your podcast one-of-a-kind. We'll also feature questions directly ...
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Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.
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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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Occasional podcast series featuring many of the biggest personalities from the world of Scottish business. Originally launched, produced and hosted by Fraser Allen, and now run by the Scottish Business Network.
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A weekly podcast examining the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and policy in the Washington D.C. region. They are stories explaining why local innovation often influences the federal government and are told by a wide variety of voices across demographics and industries.
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Calm an Angry Person in Seconds! Welcome to De-Escalation Conversations, a podcast all about how to De-Escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts and talk to angry people in a constructive and helpful way. We'll be featuring Educators from K-12 schools, Law Enforcement Officers, Security Specialists, Firefighters, Medical Services providers, and Flight Attendants, to discuss strategies for managing conflict, ways to prevent violence, and how to stay safe in high-pressure situations. Join u ...
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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser
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19:401094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including…
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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed
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17:241095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC…
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🍌 Tonight, we're heading to the Redwood Forest to meet banana slugs! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washing…
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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi
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17:361093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…
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🐾 Tonight, we're heading off to Africa to visit wild dogs, also know as painted dogs! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, G…
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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond
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31:591092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" 🔗 Share your familect recording…
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🐴 Tonight, we're going on a mini adventure to visit the wild horses of Chincoteague! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gl…
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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver'
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17:041091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "caregiver" and "caretaker." The "'caregiver" and "caretaker'" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuct…
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🐝 Tonight, we're buzzzzing to visit bumble bees! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Lon…
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041 - The Neuroscience of Fast Choices with Jason Sherwin
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56:22In this episode of the Deescalation Conversations (DEC) Podcast, host Kerry Mensior sits down with Dr. Jason Sherwin—PhD, cofounder, and CEO of DeCervo, a cutting-edge neurotech company at the forefront of high-speed decision making. From major league sports to law enforcement training, Jason shares the fascinating journey that brought him from aer…
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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne
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29:381090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the news…
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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot
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16:031089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…
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🐍 Tonight, we're visiting king cobras! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, …
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 527 - The Art of Adapting - Amelia DeSorrento, Dave Edwards, Richard Latendresse
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43:23A closer look at how experts are adapting their approaches to technology, politics, and investing in a rapidly changing world. Co-host Elizabeth Shea speaks with Amelia DeSorrento, co-founder of DC’s Agora Initiative, about the gender gap in venture capital—and the power of investing in female entrepreneurs. Dave Edwards, co-founder of Artificialit…
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