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Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language. Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify 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 p ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This Life Science focused podcast brings together Xtalks editorial staff to share insights into the latest B2B industry news. Xtalks connects professionals in the life science, medical device, and food industries with useful content like webinars, job opening, articles and virtual meetings.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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22/12/2025 "I used to hate buying presents" Merry Christmas! This week it's five reindeers prancing (why are they called "rein" deer?), four German zoos, three types of gift I give my family, two knees-a-clicking (not mine), and a partridge in a pear tree! Ministry of Rightspeak Quintuplicate letters What's Dis Reindeer, Caribou Something Different…
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Tamil Selvan Muthusamy, an interventional cardiologist trained in the UK and Europe, now practicing in Kuala Lumpur, to explore what may be the most important advance in cardiology in the last two decades: a new “bioadaptive” stent that actually moves and remodels with your arteries. We dive into why traditi…
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Some gear becomes famous. The Lexicon 224 became mythology. In this episode, Chris and Jody cannonball straight into the digital reverb that drenched the ’80s in shimmering glory—and, honestly, made half of your favorite songs sound way cooler than they had any right to. They kick things off with the “how the heck did this thing happen?” history le…
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Loosen those coin-purses, the word of the week is: Parsimonious - adjective 1: exhibiting or marked by parsimonyespecially : frugal to the point of stinginess 2: sparing, restrainedIn this episode: Call Me Maybe Roulette Millennial grand-aunt Tree Anxiety Caked-Up Geeses for the Nieces Ways to ruin Frankie’s Birthday Links to local charities Suppor…
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Temperature blankets are a visual and tactile mirror of the day’s weather. Knitters use specific shades of yarn to match daily temperatures, creating a colorful, cozy record of weather across time. Plus, a new book chronicles the history and uncertain future of modern dictionaries. And: try replacing the term bucket list with bliss list. It’s a gre…
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Control surfaces look cool. Like, really cool. Rows of glowing faders. Buttons everywhere. That unmistakable “I totally know what I’m doing” vibe. But are they actually useful—or just expensive desk ornaments? This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody grab the nearest fader and ask the uncomfortable question: do control surfaces in m…
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In this bonus A Way with Words minicast, Martha and Grant look into the myriad stories behind the word cocktail. Does the drink name come from feathers? Horses? Something up a horse’s rump? It’s a weird wandering down etymology lane… Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: ⁠⁠https://waywordradio.org⁠⁠. Be a pa…
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As the year comes to a close, Natalie Haynes joins Armando to discuss and dissect the words of 2025. Looking at official lists, and conjuring up some of their own, they set about breaking down the language that defined another frenetic year. We find out what links all of the official words of the year, and why we can learn a lesson from Austria whe…
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This episode features "HagioClass" by José Pablo Iriarte (©2025 by José Pablo Iriarte) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Hub Living Among the Stars" by Oyedotun Damilola Muees (©2025 by Oyedotun Damilola Muees) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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If there’s a logophile on your gift list, you have lots of choices, including a new trivia game for language-lovers and a murder mystery for the word-obsessed. Plus, if someone calls you a schmoozer, should you be flattered or insulted? And if you’re on a road trip, there’s one place you definitely don’t want to get stuck, and that’s out where God …
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Season 6: Episode 11 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Larry Jorgensen, speaking about his book, "Make It Go In the Snow: People and Ideas in the History of Snowmobiles."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…
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Ah yes… the moment every guitarist avoids until a string finally snaps mid-bend: string-changing season. Chris & Jody decide enough is enough—time to start the year with tone that isn’t corroded, crusty, or older than your last tax return. They tear into the eternal war between heavy gauges (“thicc tone, thicc fingers required”) and lighter sets (“…
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In this bonus A Way with Words minicast, Martha and Grant step into the historic streets of Marblehead, Massachusetts, where the simple cry of “Down bucket!” could serve as a kind of local password. After they ponder that and other language of “Headers,” you’ll cry “Up for air!” Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words …
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Is 'Civilisational Erasure' upon us? This week, Armando is joined again by Stewart Lee to look at this phrase, and others from the US' new National Security Strategy. Would this kind of language have been unthinkable even a few years ago? We also look at other elements of the strategy, and whether it's time to forget the idea that Trump is playing …
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This episode features "Us, in Another Universe" by A.C. Wise (©2025 by A.C. Wise) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Crickets in Lost Light" by Jonathan Olfert (©2025 by Jonathan Olfert) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Just a heads up... lot's of pee talk in this one, folks. Exude - intransitive verb 1: to ooze out2: to undergo diffusion transitive verb 1: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions2: to display conspicuously or abundantlyIn this episode: Eric is still vaguely sick Dry guys go to heaven It ain't easy bein' greasy An embarrassing pee story Sw…
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In this week’s episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks, spoke with Ben Hwang, PhD, Chairman and CEO of Profusa, Inc., a company developing a platform of new generation bioengineered, biointegrated sensors for the real-time, continuous monitoring of body chemistry for chronic disease m…
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Centuries ago, monks who took a vow of silence developed their own hand signs, with hundreds of gestures, that are still in use today. Plus, how do speakers of different languages distinguish similar shades and tints of colors such as red, yellow, and blue? It’s complicated! And: you don’t really need those little rivets on your blue jeans, do you?…
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In this episode of Lexicon, we speak with Dr. Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics, and Jasmine Assefi, Key Account Manager for Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, about how robotics is transforming operations at Equinor’s Northern Lights CO₂ storage project—the world’s first open-access carbon transport and storage facility. Together, they explore how “Roberta…
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In this bonus A Way with Words minicast, Martha and Grant explore the ways foreign place names transform on official maps and in local slang. Discover the stories behind names like “Picketwire” and “Key West,” showing how history and mishearings reshape the names we give our world. Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Wor…
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This week, Armando is joined again by Stewart Lee to discuss the language around AI. They are also joined by public policy expert and author of Careless People, A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism Sarah Wynn-Williams. For legal reasons, Sarah is not allowed to say anything negative about Meta, so we discuss lots of other areas arou…
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This episode features "You Always Told Her You'd Give Her the World" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Mirron Willis, and "Reality Check" by Nancy Kress (©2025 by Nancy Kress) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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In this week’s episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks, spoke with Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Life Biosciences, a company advancing cellular rejuvenation gene therapies to treat age-related diseases. The company is targeting eye diseases like glau…
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Hearken back once more to a time when farmers farmed farms and the Gak was abundant, the word for the week is: Pastoral - adjective a(1): of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen (2): devoted to or based on livestock raising b: of or relating to the countryside : not urbanc: portraying or expressive of the life of shepherds or country …
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Mike Vuolo and Bob Garfield join Mike Pesca of The Gist to talk about the long, strange journey of 6 7, from rapper Skrilla to the basketball court, from the classroom to the Word of the Year. X: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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A sumptuous new collection of poems about specific photographs shows how the moment in time captured by camera can inspire a verbal work of art as well. Also, why do we say that a quarterback got sacked? Plus, If you’re planning to vacation at a textile-free resort, you probably don’t have to pack much. Non-textile means “clothing-optional”—or even…
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01/12/2025 "Stranger Things season five means nothing to me" Fetch! Sit! Watch every Wes Anderson film! This week it's dog breeds. Are St Bernards truly blessed? Are terriers terrible? Are whippets always huffing gas? Tune in to find out! Harvey Dudgeon Knots Etymology Dog breeds Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley Also …
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Reverb isn’t just an effect, it’s the invisible architecture of every mix. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody step through the misty doorway where reflections, decay, and space become instruments of their own. Whether you’re mixing in a compact bedroom rig or a sprawling commercial facility, reverb shapes how listeners fee…
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It's budget week, Armando is joined by two members of the Strong Message Here commune, Natalie Haynes and Stewart Lee. How do markets get 'spooked'? Who has the broadest shoulders? And what does 'a Labour Budget with Labour values' actually mean? We discuss how taxes get their nicknames, why we know so much about the budget ahead of time these days…
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Send us a text Talent, culture, and the future of work take centre stage in this episode of Talking Success, recorded with Absa Group at the heart of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Host Darren Franks sits down with KG Bako, Managing Executive for Talent Management & Transitions in Absa’s Human Capital leadership team, to explore how a leading Pan-Afri…
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This episode features "The Cold Burning Light of Her" by Sam W. Pisciotta (©2025 by Sam W. Pisciotta) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Operation: Grapevine" by Joel W.D. Buxton (©2025 by Joel W.D. Buxton) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Just when you thought we couldn't be more childish, the word of the week is: Puerile - Adjective 1: juvenile2: childish, silly In this episode: College Radio… um… college radio Foot condoms Ostrich dating In defense of bad action movies Minecraft horror mods Garbage hall pass Current stats: 80000 to 2000000 Like what we do? Join our Discord Communi…
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In this week’s episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks, spoke with Andrew Menzies-Gow, MBBS, PhD, Vice President Respiratory & Immunology, Global Biopharmaceuticals Medical, AstraZeneca, about innovations in respiratory and immunology drug development. Dr. Menzies-Gow is an expert in …
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Eels, orts, and Wordle! Sweden awarded its most prestigious literary award to a book about . . . eels. The Book of Eels reveals the mysterious life cycle of this sea creature and its significance for famous figures from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud. Plus, what's an ort? It's the last bit of food left on a dinner plate -- and whether or not you finish…
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Let’s be honest: backups are about as exciting as dusting your studio monitors or alphabetizing cables. But nothing will make you scream into the void faster than losing a session you swear you saved. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody grab you by the shoulders and lovingly scream, “BACK UP YOUR STUFF!” They dive into back…
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In this episode, we talk with Barun Kar, CEO and co-founder of Upscale AI, a company rethinking the hidden backbone of artificial intelligence: the network. Barun explains why today’s AI systems are hitting a wall, and how open-standard infrastructure could unlock faster, cheaper, and more democratic AI for everyone. Also, don’t forget to subscribe…
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António Guterres has said that missing the 1.5 degree climate target is "a moral failure and deadly negligence". Is he right? Dr Matt Winning joins Sara Pascoe and Armando to discuss the language around climate change. Is it proportionately alarmist, or does it just scare us? Are we numb to the jaw-dropping headlines? Matt has some ideas of how to …
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This episode features "Visible Damage" by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (©2025 by Nina Kiriki Hoffman) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl" by Tina S. Zhu (©2025 by Tina S. Zhu) read by Si Chen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ken you dig it? That's the word. It's ken. Ken - Noun 1: the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge2a: the range of vision b: sight, view Ken - Verb 1 (archaic) : see 2 (chiefly dialectal) : recognize 3 (chiefly Scotland) : know In this episode: Social anxiety phone problems Hotel ghosts Benevolent voyeurism B R I A N Shut up and let’s ta…
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