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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.

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Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or [email protected]. In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7. Send a voice note or message via What ...

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Strong Message Here

BBC Radio 4

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In this new series, Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci investigate which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe. Each week Helen and Armando will crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to decode the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and should I be worried? You'll be treated to a crash course in the dark arts of political la ...

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Live Laugh Lexicon

Kit Foxley

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Release the nouns! It's linguistics and comedy, science and etymology. You'd better seize the dative because the name nerd will rock your word.

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Lexicon by Interesting Engineering

Interesting Engineering

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Explore the future of innovation with 'Lexicon by Interesting Engineering' – a captivating podcast that dives into the heart of groundbreaking advancements. Join us for engaging conversations with leading experts in engineering and technology. Each episode of Lexicon unravels the stories of inspiration, the mechanics of breakthroughs, and peeks into what the future holds. Discover the fascinating journey of how today's ideas are shaping tomorrow's world. https://interestingengineering.com/ne ...

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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

Lexicon Valley

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A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. lexiconvalley.substack.com

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Lexiconned

Lexiconned

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Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words. #Etymology #WordNerd, #LanguageLovers

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lexicon

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LexiCon

Matty & Alexx Strothman-Evans

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Lexicon - The Podcast!

Lexicon Magazine

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Join us as we talk to the Directors and Assistant Directors before the release of their editions. Find out why they chose the theme and what articles to look out for! Lexicon is an online medical magazine which releases editions on a quarterly basis. Go to www.lexiconin.com for more information and to read our editions and blogs.

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Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.

www.MattBrownShow.com

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The Matt Brown Show features over 900+ episodes, an audience in 100+ countries and is ranked in the top 2.5% of all podcasts globally. Today the show is a lexicon of high-value content for entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and technologists around the world. www.MattBrownShow.com.

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Afro Chat

Lexicon

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Big Words for Smart People

Eric and Frankie Sorenson

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Eric and Frankie are not linguists. What Eric and Frankie lack in bona fides (boring fides, more like it) they make up for in sibling jocularity, rampaging tangents, and lighthearted ribbing. They already know you're a smart person, you don't need to be told that. Instead, join them every Wednesday to learn a new, cool, big word to enrich your new, cool, big brain and listen in on a casual conversation loosely connected to the word. BW4SP releases weekly to enrich your lexicon, ~30 minutes a ...

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Follow the Feeling: Brand Builder

Brand Builder Lab

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Follow the Feeling is a brand-building podcast produced by Kai D. Wright, Columbia University lecturer and author of Follow the Feeling: Brand Building in a Noisy World. A companion to the award-winning book, the podcast offers expert guidance and proven methods to help individuals build emotionally resonant, community-powered brands. Each episode breaks down the five brand-building moments that matter most—Lexicon, Audio, Visuals, Experience, and Culture—while providing actionable strategie ...

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Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

titc.io (formally TalentintheCloud)

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Talking Success: Igniting the Global FinTech Revolution is a riveting podcast powered by titc.io (formally TalentintheCloud) with a laser focus on FinTech. Your host, Darren Franks, takes you on an exhilarating journey, engaging with titans of the industry – the visionaries who are CEOs, Founders, Investors, and Leaders shaping the FinTech landscape - with a special nod to FinTechs in Africa. Immerse yourself in the pulsating heart of the FinTech sector as we unravel its secrets, complexitie ...

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compersion

Tico Dostor

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What is compersion? Thanks for asking!You won’t realize the term compersion within the lexicon, however it may be outlined because the pleasure derived from seeing some other person expertise happiness and joy.

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Talk Like a Texan

Texas Monthly

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Talk Like a Texan – Host John Nova Lomax delves into the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the Texas lexicon.

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Kemetic Truths

Moses Caldwell

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In-depth learning experience covering the Evolution &Origin of religion. It correct place in the American Lexicon. A descriptive analysis of all aspects of the Lunar and Solar progression beginning in Kemet Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moses-caldwell/support

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Words in the Middle

Laura Rosenberg

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How does something like "lit" make it into our lexicon, and why are teenagers using it in conversation? Ever hear someone say "spill the tea" and not understood what they meant? In Words in the Middle, we explore how popular culture mixes with language and becomes #trendy.

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Two Guys Talk Tennis

Gareth and Andy

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Gareth and Andy recap the previous week's tennis news and anything interesting in the worldwide sporting lexicon. They offer expert picks and insight into the game's most controversial issues.

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UNWOMANLY®

Jen Danczak

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Equipped with a lexicon not suitable for the ears of children and adults alike, Host Jen Danczak sits down with guests for judgment-free, (often) profanity-filled discussions of real life stories--from relationships, sex, and other taboo topics to current events, living life in Los Angeles, and yes-- even the deep stuff. An open mind and dirty mouth are always encouraged on UNWOMANLY, and stereotypes are put aside during the all-inclusive conversations where no question is off the table, and ...

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Colored Folklore

Colored Folklore, LLC.

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Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon. Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet. If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the po ...

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The Before It Was Cool Podcast

Tom on Treads and Shakey Jay

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The Before It Was Cool Podcast is all about pop culture with hosts Tom On Treads & Shakey Jay and we try to get a different third special co-host from time to time. The episodes will be about what ever Tom On Treads & Shakey Jay want to discuss in the pop culture lexicon.

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In Mixed Company

Stephanie Bass

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We have been taught that there are certain topics you don't broach in "mixed company"-- but we don't like or follow this rule. By sharing news, our stories and the stories of others, we hope to give people a better sense of understanding multiracial identities and to create a new cultural lexicon to work with in talking about race with people of all races. Join the conversation by emailing inmixedcopodcast (at) gmail.com.

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The Payments Experts Podcast

Expert Payments Attorneys of Global Legal Law Firm

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Expert payments attorneys discuss the electronic payments industry from a legal perspective.

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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)

Adamant Press

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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...

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Subject, Object, Verb

ArtReview

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Subject, Object, Verb is the sonic counterpart to ArtReview magazine, one of the world’s leading publications on contemporary art. The show explores the connections between artist, art and life – or, in the show’s own lexicon: subject, object and verb. Musician, artist and writer Ross Simonini engages with artists and thinkers of all varieties, including but not limited to painters, fashion designers, filmmakers, novelists, sculptors, poets, composers, sound artists, curators, and philosophe ...

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Hyper Dimensional Human

Cameron Mack

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The Hyper-dimensional Human is an investigation and journey into the pathwork of the awakened individual who is aware of their multi-dimensional nature and driven to master the necessary skillsets that will allow them to live a life of the more than ordinary. Join us as we engage in conversations with expert Psychics, Healers, and Mystics of all kinds in the pursuit of putting together an ever evolving lexicon and study of spiritual, metaphysical, and occult knowledge that the listener can u ...

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Celebration Community Church Podcast

Celebration Community Church

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The C3 Podcast is a product of Celebration Community Church, with two physical campuses in Hays, KS and Colby, KS. Taking a long-form approach, hosts Nathan and Derek discuss in depth topics that may not fit the bill or the allotted time of a service. Desiring to tell the story of a church body grounded in the local community but visible globally, the C3 Podcast reframes the cliche church lexicon to rebuild faith language rooted in the love and light of Christ. Expect guest interviews, theol ...

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Ageless Athlete - Longevity Insights From Adventure Sports Legends

Kush Khandelwal

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Uncensored and deep conversations with extraordinary rock climbers, runners, surfers, alpinists, kayakers and skiers et al. Tap into their journey to peak performance, revealing stories, hidden strategies, and the mindset that defies aging and other limits. Get educated and inspired to chase your own dreams. Come for the stories, leave with tools, tips, and motivation! Hosted by Kush Khandelwal.

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U.P. Notable Books Club

Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association

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Each month, the U.P. Notable Books Club brings you another award-winning author Q&A from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These writers have been awarded the U.P. Notable Books Award and host a lively discussion with a dial-in audience as moderated by Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library in Crystal Falls, Michigan.

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Disability Arts Online's magazine as audio

Disability Arts Online

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Disability Arts Online (DAO) is a UK-based charitable arts organisation led by disabled people. Disability Arts Online's digital magazine is the world's foremost publication dedicated to disability arts and culture. We publish news, reviews, interviews and opinion pieces weekly. This podcast is a collection of the audio versions of the articles in our digital magazine. They are typically read by the original author, or by a member of the DAO team. They are always read by an actual human.

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Where We Land

Val Media LLC

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Hosted by sisters Luciana and Claudia, Where We Land is a podcast about immigrant experiences and what it’s like to live between two cultures. Luciana and Claudia share their stories and also sit down with fellow immigrants to ask, how did you get here? From navigating unfamiliar grocery aisles to embracing new customs – and holding on to old ones – every conversation brings out heartfelt stories about what being American means when you don’t take it for granted. Here, you will find warmth, ...

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I Said Chyyy...

Dennis Maurice

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Chyyy: Origin: A Colloquialism: The lexicon of black grannies and gay best friends with all the good advice and hot tea, respectively. Meaning: An indelible part in the cannon of linguistics for Black folk, particularly in the speech of many women and gay men. Generally said before a good read on a subject or situation is given as you share a story. Examples: "I saw Ronnie at the bar with Annalise, so I walked over to him and I said chyyy what is you doing, you know if Gertie find out you ov ...

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AWSMRadio

Awesomonster

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the interview/game/comedy podcast from Awesomonster in Chicago

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Life Sciences Launch Presentation

Queen Mary University of London

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Internal launch of the life sciences initiative

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Corporate Lunch

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕲𝕼 𝕾𝖙𝖞𝖑𝖊 𝖕𝖔𝖉𝖈𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖆𝖇𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖈𝖑𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖘.

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The Compliance Files

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If you work in compliance you will not want to miss our new podcast series. The Compliance Files is a unique podcast series, giving you access to industry insights and key perspectives on how the evolving regulatory landscape is driving change, challenge and opportunity for compliance professionals everywhere.

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The Lion and the Ox: Two Modes of Jewish Leadership

Shmuel Halpern

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There are two pathways up the mountain of life: the path of focused strength, and the path of resilience. The former is the path of Yosef and the latter is the path of Yehuda and his descendant King David. Yosef was a tzadik; the paradigm of moral strength, he always managed to turn dust to gold. As a young slave, recently torn from his family, he does well enough to become head of household for an important court official. Handsome, uber successful, and lonesome at the age of seventeen, he ...

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TechByter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) with Bill Blinn

Bill Blinn

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TechByter Worldwide offers high-tech content in plain English. Programs are approximately 20 minutes long are listed by date and topic. (YYYY.MM.DD: Topic)

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A Litany of Privilege

A Litany of Privilege

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A Litany of Privilege is a podcast about privilege and cultural bias, especially as they relate to gender expression, feminism, race, and economics. Ashley Bartlett and Jove Belle discuss how various power structures impact us all on an individual, community, and global level. Follow on Twitter @LitanyPrivilege.

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The James Bond Complex

Edgar Chaput, Matt Auclair, Jason Kim And Emery Cormier

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The James Bond Complex is hosted by Edgar Chaput, Mathieu Auclair, Jason Kim and the Intrepid Emery Cormier. From Fleming to the films and everything in between. Ooh!

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Knowledge on the Nordics

nordics.info

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Listen to researchers talk about the history, society and culture of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the autonomous territories, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland). Mainly interviews and panel discussions, but also synopses of particular historical events and topics within the humanities and social sciences written by researchers and read out in one of the Nordic languages as well as English.

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BreakRoom BS: AEW Dynamite Reviews

BreakRoom BS: NJPW & ROH Revie

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Ex long-time WWE fan, Dave, and new to wrestling fan, Gable, review AEW Dynamite every week. Immediately after watching the show together(while we hold hands) we will give you our awesome insights on the shows. Plus some occasional general wrestling talk and maybe a little NJPW. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakroom_bs/support

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Podcasts – Tyler Florence Test Kitchen

Tyler Florence

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Join Chef Tyler Florence as he dives into his Test Kitchen, where he and his team challenge what we already know in the culinary world. Each episode will feature fellow chefs, artisanal food producers, or other culinary experts as Tyler chats about current trends and answers caller questions. Tune in to learn what's going on this week in the Test Kitchen.

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Wax On Djs

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Some of Brisbane's finest DJ's and record collectors come together once a month to share their wares with each other, and everyone else. https://www.facebook.com/waxonbrisbane Rumpus Room 56 Russell Street West End QLD 4101 FREE Entry No dress code Access: Corner of Russell and Boundary Streets, West End 199 Bus stop across the street (every 5 mins) 15 Minutes walk from South Brisbane Station Plenty of free on street parking in the area Facebook: https://facebook.com/waxonbrisbane Mixcloud: ...

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Lost in Translation: The Evolution of Words - Ep.35 10:06

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From meat that used to mean all food to sarcasm that once meant “to tear flesh,” this episode of Lexiconned explores twelve everyday words that have gone through total transformations. TJ guides you through their original meanings, when and how they changed, and what that tells us about culture, time, and language itself. #Lexiconned #WordOrigins #…

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LINE-1: What corn, cancer, and lost tails teach us about DNA 45:07

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In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome. We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a…

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The Live Laugh Lexicon Podcast #45 53:29

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18/08/2025 Harvey Dudgeon Horse breeds Etymology Blue Cambridge Analytics Great Women of Science Alma Levant Hayden Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit FoxleyBy Kit Foxley

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S6 E7 Limpy's Adult Lexicon with Joseph Heywood 1:13:04

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Season 6: Episode 7 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Joseph Heywood speaking about his book "Limpy's Adult Lexicon."The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List.Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an…

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From Ballerina to PhD: achieving against the odds with Johanna Arenaza 56:39

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Johanna Arenaza is a psychologist based in Washington D.C. Born in Bilbao, Spain, Johanna left her home country at 18 to study at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City without knowing much, if any, English. In a few years Johanna went from a full-time ballerina who didn’t speak English, to a psychology student who would go on t…

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Review: Finding Shelter and hope at the Outside In national exhibition 7:46

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Outside In provides a platform for artists who encounter significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance, or isolation. Gill Crawshaw visits their national open exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall. She finds diverse interpretations of the theme of Shelter, ranging from safety and home comforts to the dange…

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Stuck on the MATCH List? How to Save Your Business Before It’s Too Late | Removal Is Key! | PEP062 27:38

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Stuck on the MATCH List? What Every Payments Professional Must Know to Protect Merchants and Portfolios In the merchant services and payments world, few issues are more business-threatening than being placed on Visa and Mastercard’s MATCH list. For merchants, it can mean account terminations, frozen processing, and reputational damage. For ISOs, ag…

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Review: Fiona Moon A Brief History of Neurodivergence - a birthday party for your neurodivergent brain 6:27

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Fiona Moon’s one-woman Fringe show explores the shame, pain and grief of a neurodivergent life alongside a tapestry of furious stimming, facts, audience participation, and a small pink squishy brain companion. Written by Oren Shoesmith. Read by Rabindranath X Bhose. Read the article here.By Oren Shoesmith

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Strong Recommend: Elden Ring 10:36

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If you're interested in fantasy, and fancy taking on a responsibility equivalent to a part-time job, Helen recommends Elden Ring. A wildly popular Japanese video game which allows you to live in a world created by George RR Martin. With place and character names reminiscent of Lord of the Rings, we ask why that is the accepted register of fantasy. …

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"Anti-Capitalism vs. the Man of Flowers" by Naomi Kanakia + "To Access Seven Obelisks, Press Enter" by V.M. Ayala 57:02

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This episode features "Anti-Capitalism vs. the Man of Flowers" by Naomi Kanakia (©2025 by Naomi Kanakia) read by Roxane Hernandez, and "To Access Seven Obelisks, Press Enter" by V.M. Ayala (©2025 by V.M. Ayala) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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#89 Survival Is Not Assured: An 82-Year-Old Alpinist on Choosing the Hardest Lines, Why Summits Are Optional, and Why You Must Look Ahead Despite All Odds 50:27

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For more than five decades, Jim Donini has defined what it means to be an alpinist. Not by chasing the tallest mountains or summit glory, but by seeking out the hardest lines in the world’s most remote ranges — places where storms, hunger, and survival itself are never guaranteed. Now at 82, Jim is still climbing, still dreaming, and still teaching…

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5: Cedilla 37:23

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Eric's word for the week is that saucy little tail on the bottom of a 'c,' that's more fun to say than it is to type, it's 'cedilla.' Cedilla - noun : the diacritical mark ¸ placed under a letter (such as ç in French) to indicate an alteration or modification of its usual phonetic value (as in the French word façade) In this episode: C is a stupid …

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MBS912 - The AI Advantage: Evolving with AI - Ran Berger on Innovation and Intelligent Growth 28:32

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Send us a text In this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Ran Berger, Co-Founder and CEO of Flat Rock Technology, to explore how businesses can stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed. Ran shares insights from his 17 years leading an IT services and software development company, including how to…

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Non-Competes Non-Solicits & Merchant Payments: What’s Really Enforceable | Contracts Matter | PEP061 9:03

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Non-Competes, Non-Solicits, and Your Bottom Line: What Every Payments Professional Must Know The fine print in your payment processing agreements could be quietly limiting your earning potential, career mobility, and business growth—and you might not even realize it. When was the last time you scrutinized the restrictive covenant language buried in…

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Stablecoins, Remittances, and the Future of Cross-Border Payments with Jonathan Katende 31:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Jonathan Katende, CEO of Lipa World, to unpack how stablecoins are reshaping remittances, commerce, and financial access across Africa and beyond. Highlights: The Big Problem: Remittances and Off-Ramping Navigating Regulation: The Elephant in the Room Africa’s Leapfrog Moment: Lessons from…

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Salad Days (Rebroadcast) - 25 August 2025 53:45

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A documentary film called My Beautiful Stutter follows youngsters at a summer camp specifically for stutterers. It’s a place for finding acceptance, support, and confidence for navigating the larger world. And:, “The High Priestess of Soul,” Nina Simone, was one of the most beguiling performers of all time. A beautiful new picture book for children…

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Awkward convos: marriage, kids, neither? l Just Us 37:49

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If you’re a single, childfree woman visiting your conservative hometown, there are certain questions you tend to get asked: Why are you still single? Don’t you want to get married? How are you going to have kids? In this episode we dive into those awkward moments and how we navigate them. We also talk about the culture clash of restaurant reservati…

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Spirit of Genius - Ep. 34 8:15

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What do ancient Roman spirits and IQ scores have in common? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ explores the tangled history of the word “genius”—from its roots in Latin religion to its modern-day misuse. Discover how the word changed, and what we lost along the way. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary Encyclopedia Britanni…

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MBS911 - Marketing Smarter with AI: Jeanne Sheehy, CMO of Bostrom 31:42

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Send us a text In this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Jeanne Sheehy, Chief Marketing Officer at Bostrom, to explore how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape inside associations. Jeanne shares how her nine-person marketing team is experimenting with tools like Synthesia for video production, Hey Orca for smarter social med…

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AI in Payments: Game-Changer or Legal Nightmare? | The Truth About AI in Merchant Services | PEP060 9:28

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AI in Payments: Innovation, Illusions, and Legal Risk Artificial intelligence is transforming the financial world—and the payments industry is no exception. In this episode of The Payments Experts Podcast, produced by Global Legal Law Firm, we examine both the breakthrough opportunities and critical blind spots AI presents for payment professionals…

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Review: Cathy Mager’s Finger Talk - deaf heritage takes centre stage 5:14

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Finger Talk is a new installation by Cathy Mager which foregrounds BSL as a living, evolving language with a rich cultural history, bringing together archival films, contemporary performance, animation and sound. Mark Sheerin went to experience the work at the Wellcome Collection. Read by Mark Sheerin.…

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"The Dream Tourists" by Sarah Langan + "Savannah and the Apprentice" by Christopher Rowe 1:04:19

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This episode features "The Dream Tourists" by Sarah Langan (©2025 by Sarah Langan) and "Savannah and the Apprentice" by Christopher Rowe (©2025 by Christopher Rowe), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Review: The Dan Daw Show - disabled people getting screwed, just not as you know it 4:04

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The Dan Daw Show uses kink and theatricality to reclaim power and explore disabled sexuality in a way that is rarely seen on screen or stage. Elspeth Wilson experienced the show at Edinburgh International Festival in a way that put her bodymind at ease, despite the at times discomforting subject matter. Written and read by Elspeth Wilson. The artic…

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A Look into the Future of African Payments with Jonatan Allback 38:49

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Jonatan Allback, Co-Founder and CEO, of Njia Pay, a Cape Town-based startup. We unpack Njia Pay’s role in the ecosystem, and explore where the future of payments is headed - from stablecoins and PayShap to platform-level orchestration. This is more than a story about a startup. It’s a lens into how globa…

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Redefining SME Banking in South Africa, Chatting with Rinse Jacobs 39:06

7d ago39:06

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Rinse Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO, of Zazu, a new SME-focused FinTech platform launching in South Africa. We explore why Zazu chose South Africa as its starting point, what sets it apart from traditional banks and other neobanks and how it plans to simplify business banking for SMEs. Highlights: Customer …

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SME Finance: From Survival to Scale with Trevor Gosling 31:44

7d ago31:44

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Send us a text In this episode, Darren chats with Trevor Gosling, Co-Founder and CEO of Lula. It's Lula's tenth anniversary and when founded, South Africa's SME's had limited financing options, banks dominated the landscape, often leaving these businesses stuck in the lengthy approval process. Lula has become a cornerstone for SME finance, but wher…

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Strong Recommend: The Contestant 10:02

7d ago10:02

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In 1998, a Japanese man was filmed in solitary confinement for our entertainment. Naked as the day he was born, which led to his suggestive nickname, the Japanese people were gripped by Tomoaki Hamatsu's journey. Today, can we see how reality TV has infected our storytelling and our language? Whether it's someone in Big Brother proudly declaring th…

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Top 3 Most Important Clauses and Terms For Your ISO Agent Agreement | Contracts Matter! | PEP059 42:20

8d ago42:20

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What’s Really in Your Agent Agreement? Legal Pitfalls Every Payments Professional Should Know In the world of merchant services and electronic payments, contract pitfalls aren’t just inconvenient—they can be career-altering. Agreements that look standard at first glance often include fine print that chips away at residuals, restricts future busines…

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4: Jejune 42:16

9d ago42:16

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Happy Jejaugust! It's our highest energy, most hype episode yet! Jk, this ep is jejune af, y'all. Frankie and Eric are taking a relaxed stroll through their travel woes in this, BW4SPs quaternary episode. Jejune - adjective devoid of significance or interest : dull juvenile, puerile lacking nutritive value In this episode: Air travel is magic, chan…

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#88 Whales, Bears, and the Will to Return: What Two Solo Voyages Through Alaska Taught Her About Risk, Resilience, and a Fragile Wild 1:49:02

12d ago1:49:02

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At age 49, Susan Marie Conrad paddled 1,200 miles—alone—through the remote, storm-swept waters of the Alaskan Inside Passage. Twelve years later, at 61, she went back and did it again. In this powerful conversation, Susan shares what it means to return—not just to the same wild coastline, but as a different person. We unpack what changes when you c…

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Tall Drink of Water - 18 August 2025 53:45

14d ago53:45

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Why is it harder to talk if we don’t move our hands? Even when we’re talking on the phone we feel the need to gesture to aid communication. A new book offers a look at the relatively new field of gesture studies. And: Ever wonder why we describe the American flag as “red, white, and blue?” Why not “blue, white, and red?” Plus, everyone should have …

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LA, acting and keeping the dream alive with Mariana Vílchez 54:23

10d ago54:23

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Mariana Vílchez is an actress from Peru who spent 12 years living in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood before she had to move back to Peru when her talent visa didn’t get renewed. Mariana shares how the lessons in resilience and adaptability that she learned working as an actress eventually prepared her for the unexpected life changing event of …

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Vulgar: The Grammar and Gossip of a Dirty Word 7:59

12d ago7:59

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What do YouTube comments, medieval monks, and modern politics have in common? They’re all tangled in the wild history of vulgar. In this episode, TJ traces the word’s transformation from “of the people” to “offensive,” and asks whether vulgarity might just be the people’s poetry. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary Encycl…

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Surcharging Situationships: The Dual Pricing Dilemma Merchants Can't Seem to Solve | PEP058 26:12

14d ago26:12

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Dual Pricing Is Exploding—But Most Merchants Are Getting It Wrong If you've noticed more businesses offering different prices for cash versus credit, you're not imagining things. Dual pricing is gaining serious traction among merchants looking to offset rising card processing costs. But behind the growing popularity lies a compliance maze that too …

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MBS910 - The Threshold: Tiny Epic Business, Big Simple Life 46:37

14d ago46:37

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Send us a text In this episode of The Threshold, Matt, Brent, and Rich dig into what it means to live well without getting lost in the grind. Rich shares his shift from chasing a big, complicated business to building a “tiny epic business” that supports a big, simple life. Brent reflects on the soul-filling joy of watching the sunrise in the Karoo,…

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MBS909 - The AI Advantage: The Future of AI Agents with Vivienne Wei, Salesforce 41:43

14d ago41:43

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Send us a text In this episode of The Matt Brown Show – AI Advantage, Matt sits down with Vivienne Wei, COO of Salesforce’s AgentForce platform, to explore how AI agents are transforming the enterprise. From crossing one million live conversations to building empathy into automated workflows, Vivienne shares how Salesforce is redefining customer ex…

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Nature is the engineer: Biomimicry and the future of material science 43:33

14d ago43:33

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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Changemakers. From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction. …

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Strong Recommend: Shamanism, The Timeless Religion by Dr Manvir Singh 8:57

14d ago8:57

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What is xenising? And why do authority figures do it? Can we trace Farage back to the shamans of the past? Helen recommends Dr Manvir Singh's book Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, which helps inform a discussion around ritual and our desire for formality, and even otherness, from authority figures. Helen and Armando also debate whether ayahuasca r…

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"Dad went out to get the milk" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu + "Feast of Famine" by Adam-Troy Castro 1:05:46

18d ago1:05:46

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This episode features "Dad went out to get the milk" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis, and "Feast of Famine" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2025 by Adam-Troy Castro) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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3: Fontanelle 33:22

16d ago33:22

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The word of the week is: Fontanelle! Eric and Frankie are asking the tough questions. Questions like: what would you put in your soft fontanelle? Fontanelle - noun (or fontanel) : a membrane-covered opening in bone or between bones In this episode: Avoid the top-of-baby danger button (no soup allowed) Unqualified medical education and Eric’s brave …

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MBS908 - The AI Advantage: The Future of Portfolio Value with Michael Gebhardt 26:19

19d ago26:19

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Send us a text In this episode of The Matt Brown Show – The AI Advantage, Matt speaks with Michael Gebhardt, Investment Principal at New York-based private equity firm VSS. Michael shares how AI is reshaping private equity—from sourcing and evaluating deals to reducing risk and unlocking new value in portfolio companies. He discusses real-world exa…

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MBS907 - The AI Advantage: Leading in the Age of AI: Insights from John Jeffcock 37:33

19d ago37:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt Brown sits down with John Jeffcock, Chief Executive of the award-winning C-Suite network business Winmark, to explore how AI is reshaping executive leadership and business strategy. John shares insights from working with over 2,000 CXOs worldwide, including practical AI case studies, the push toward one-person b…