A linguistic expedition into brave new words. Maggie Rowe and Emily John Garcés hunt for words that lack an English equivalent. They like to think of themselves as Dora the Explorers of language, with their rucksacks and hats and notebooks and magnifying glasses, embarking on a cultural adventure, hunting and gathering useful new word specimens from far flung continents, and holding them up to see what new light they shine on old ideas.
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Maggie Rowe And Emily Garces Podcasts
Maggie and Emily are back for season two with new episodes. They discuss meeting for the first time in Belfast in the flesh and learn the Irish word craic from Leonie McDonagh. Poem by Maggie: Craic.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 10 Ancient Greek Anchors Plus Scarpetta Word in Action
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34:39Rerun of Episode 10 Ancient Greek Anchors plus word in action "scarpetta" with Susan Levinson.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 9 Hawaiian Harmony Plus Wildflower Poem
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33:31Rerun of episode 9 Hawaiian Harmony plus a poem for the wildflower downingia by Norm Milstein.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 8 Yiddish Yums Plus Bonus: German Poet in Amsterdam
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37:57Rerun of episode eight Yiddish Yums plus poetry from Philipp de Vries.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 7 Spanish Specials plus bonus Swedish poetry
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34:20Rerun of episode 7 Spanish Specials plus poetry by Swedish poet Tomas Walch.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 6 Chinese Charms plus bonus Danish poetry
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39:07Rerun of Episode Six Chinese Charms plus bonus: two poems by Danish Ulrick Dam.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 5 Hindi Horizons Plus Theme Music by Jake Labotz
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42:29Rerun of Episode Five: Hindi Horizons Plus Jake Labotz sings the theme song for 50 Words For Snow: Love Advice From Grandma, one of Maggie's favorite songs ever.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 4 Bengali Bounty plus Guest Music
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37:35Rerun on Episode Four Bengali Bounty plus "guest music" - the song City Girl with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 3 German Gems plus Words on the Brink music
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41:44Rerun of Episode Three German Gems plus Words on the Brink song "Rock Tree River" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 2 Japanese Jewels plus Words on Trial Music
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39:40Rerun of Episode Two Japanese Jewels plus Words On Trial song "You Go Your Way" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Rerun of Ep 1 - Dutch Delights Plus Italian Swears
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39:40Rerun of episode one Dutch Delights. Bonus: Italian actress Laura James shares how to swear in Italian.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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The final episode of season one. Maggie and Emily scoop up the last bits of interviews (like a scarpetta – a piece of bread used to mop up last bits of sauce) and review their favorite word specimens found on their expeditionBy Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily learn the Scottish words haar and coorie from Scotland native Lynsay Mackay. They discuss with Steve O'Donnell a word he has coined: Arbeitstraumschreck. Word in Action "hurkle durkle" with Eric Giancoli and poem by Maggie: Hurkle Durkle; For Those Who Stay in Bed.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 27 Fifty Shades of Snow: The Pain Episode
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31:48Maggie and Emily talk with author Leigh Cowart about the terms nociception and hyperalgesia. They discuss embarrassing sounds with actress Naomi Grossman and learn the term vinted coined by Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan. Poem by Emily: Oi Void.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 26 Poker Poise: On Tilt and Pot Committed
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28:41Maggie and Emily learn the poker terms “pot committed” and “on tilt” from TV writer producer poker champion Matt Salsberg. They talk with philosopher Pete Rollins about freedom from the pursuit of happiness. Poem by Maggie: On Tilt.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 25 Japanese Jewels Part 2: Ikigai and Okagesama
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31:45Maggie and Emily learn the Japanese words ikigai and okagesama from native speakers Masami Covey and Yujiro Seki. Word in action “apisoir” with Eric Giancoli and poem by Emily: Ikigai.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 24 Bird Brilliance: Zugunruhe and Murmuration
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31:42Maggie and Emily learn about murmurations and zugunruhe from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson. Isi the Scribe discuss (and shares a poem) about animal collective nouns. Poem by Maggie: Zugunruhe.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 23: Wine Wisdom: Terroir and Noble Rot (Botrytis)
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29:47Maggie and Emily learn the words from “terroir” and “noble rot” from wine educator Nora Murphy. They discover “apisoir” with Michael Alberty and “aha-mnesty” with C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily: Terroir.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 22 Buddhist Blessings: Dukkha and Mudita
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31:00Maggie and Emily discuss the Buddhist words dukkha and mudita with Zen priest Senshin and put the word “karma” on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: Not To My Liking.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily talk to guests from around the world about love and learn how people say “I love you” across the globe. Poem by Emily: galaxies.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 20 Armenian Ardor: Mousmous and Qti Maz
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27:57Maggie and Emily learn the Armenian words qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 19 Math and Music: Isophene, Asymptote, and Mondegreen
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29:07Maggie and Emily discuss the words isophene and asymptote with fiction writer Susan Sechrist and learn the musical term mondegreen from jazz singer Sarah Spiegel. Poem by Emily: Isophene.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 18: Hebrew Heart: Asir Toda and Nefesh
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30:40Maggie and Emily learn Hebrew words asir toda and nefesh from native speaker Leila Eden. Reporter at large Peter Baynham reports on the Finnish word kalsarikännit and Susie McDonnell shares “embarrask.” Poem by Maggie: Asir Toda (Gratitude Prisoner)By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 17 Pashto Pearls Part Two: Gharzai and Sabar
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31:52Maggie and Emily discuss the Pashto words gharzai and sabar with native speaker Sanjar Qiam from Afghanistan and learn the word "contemplocean" from the author of The Cosmic Dictionary, Norm Millstein. Poem by Emily: Gharzai.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 16: Pashto Pearls: Khomar and Melamastia
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32:19Maggie and Emily learn the words khomar and melamastia from native speaker Sanjar Qiam. They speak with Italian actress Laura James about the Italian word pantofoliao and observe the French word flaneur in action with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: It Happens Sometimes.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 15: French Finds: Dépaysement and Flaneur
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32:48Maggie and Emily speak with Chris Reuland about the French words flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily learn the words pomalo and fjaka from native Croatian speaker Saskia Neal. They discover the word hustletivity with Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan. Poem by Maggie: It is Time.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily talk to Majken Nillson about the Swedish words slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 12 Italian Inspirations: Scarpetta and Spaghettata
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29:36Maggie and Emily discuss the words scarpetta and spaghettata with Italian guest Sofia Milos. They coin the term "highlight huddle" with C. Brian Smith and discuss gossip with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: Scarpetta.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 11 Farsi Finds: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid
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29:34Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 10 Ancient Greek Anchors: Eunomia and Eudomonia
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33:17Maggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words eunomia and eudomonia with scholar and theologian Peter Rollins. They coin the word "tempfatum." Poem by Maggie: Eunomia in the Aftermath.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily learn the Hawaiian words pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem by Emily: Getting Low.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Maggie and Emily learn the Yiddish words machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: They Kvell.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 7 Spanish Specials: Estrenar and the Diminutive
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31:41Maggie and Emily discuss the Spanish diminutive and the word estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: To Be Dear.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep 6 Chinese Charms: Guimi 闺蜜 and Houpa 后怕
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35:35Maggie and Emily learn the Chinese words guimi 诡秘 and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put the word “bromance” on trial with judge Matt Aiken. Poem by Emily: “Houpa: A Poem About PTSD.”By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 5 Hindi Horizons: Jugaad and Jigivisha
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35:30Maggie and Emily talk to native Hindi speaker Shashi Bandhu and learn the words jigivisha and jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity Labors” by Maggie.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 4 Bengali Bounty: Aram and Jhapang Jhapang
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33:25Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and explore the concept of a soul wink from hotline caller Tammy Slofterson. Poem by Emily: Aram.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 3 German Gems: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium
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37:36Maggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with judge Jim Vallely and coin the word “torschlusspresence.” Poem by Maggie “Nothing at All.”By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 2 Japanese Jewels: Wabi Sabi and Shoshin
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36:17Maggie and Emily explore the Japanese words wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblunder” and “loomingloss.” Poem by Emily “A Japanese View of Love.”By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Our mission.By Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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Ep. 1 Dutch Delights: Gezellig and Niksen
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35:20Maggie and Emily explore the Dutch words gezellig and niksen with Dutch native speaker Natanel Bohmer. They put the word “lazy” on trial with judge Matt Vern, coin the word “sacred flakery,” and learn how long it takes it the average human being Jim Vallely to eat a banana. Poem by Maggie: Pilgrim! Stop your Progress!…
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