Best Jim Fogarty Podcasts (2025)

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering. 14:15

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1103. Why do we talk about "heat waves" but "cold snaps"? This week, we look at the history behind these common weather phrases and other quirky idioms like "raining cats and dogs" and "under the weather." Then, we look at what kind of reading is best for improving your language skills, including research on the benefits of fiction versus nonfictio…

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Lions' Stride, Opposing Predictions & Management Moves | All About The Game EP18 54:24

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This week, Podge and Johnny have plenty to talk about! They chat about Tipperary's massive All-Ireland win over the weekend, and the backing of the entire county (including Sharlene Mawdsley joining the celebrations!). The pair then discuss the British and Irish Lions, and how it seems they've yet to reach their peak down under. The lads talk about…

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence …

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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1101. Do you know when to change a "y" to an "ies" for a plural, and when to just add an "s"? Today, we look at the rules. Then, we look at linguist Bill Labov's famous department store study, which shows how social class relates to speech patterns. The 'y' segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dr…

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43. How Do You Assure AI For Bias and Accessibility in the NHS? With Adam Byfield 48:09

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Adam Byfield is a Principal Technical Assurance Specialist at NHS England. After his previous appearance on the podcast, discussing providing ethical assurance for AI applications in healthcare, we were keen to get him back to dive into some more specific issues. We chose bias and accessibility, two related issues that are clearly central for anyon…

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Retirement, Clifford’s Composure & Life as a Lion | All About The Game EP17 56:53

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This week, Podge and Johnny are delighted to welcome Seán back after his recent hip surgery! The lads discuss life post-retirement, and those injuries that never quite fix themselves, as well as the medical supports in place for retired athletes. They also chat about the massive Tailteann Cup victory for Kildare, and how the support of the county p…

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral. Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd Adam's book - "…

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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1099. Do you call it "pop," "soda," or "coke"? We look at the interesting history behind these regional names for carbonated beverages. Then, we look at words where you can use a Q without a U, which might help your Scrabble game. The pop, soda or coke segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada i…

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Tom O'Connell - Really Unofficial: The Big Weekend, Predictions & Performance Analysis | All About The Game EP16 58:53

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After a short break for holidays, Podge and Johnny are joined by Kildare GAA expert Tom O’Connell - AKA Really Unofficial Kildare. The lads chat about how Tom became the go-to man for all things Kildare GAA, the massive weekend ahead, and many stories along the way. They chat about Kildare GAA in the 90s, and about how the GAA has changed since the…

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how people recovering from cancer use metaphors differently depending on how they're doing. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/p…

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…

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42. How Should Clinicians Communicate with Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties? With Lisa Bortolotti 49:54

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Professor Lisa Bortolotti is a philosopher at the University of Birmingham, who has been working on a fascinating interdisciplinary project looking at what happens when young people experiencing mental health difficulties talk to clinicians about those difficulties. The project has involved closely examining hours of audio and video material of the…

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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1095. 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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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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1094. 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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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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1093. 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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Jim Flano: Kildare Connection, Following The Lions & GAA Growth | All About The Game EP15 1:01:12

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This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by social media star and former Kildare GAA legend Jim Flano. The lads chat about Jim's pathway to success, his work with Leinster Rugby and the British & Irish Lions, as well as his upcoming trip Down Under. The three chat about whether or not the GAA is a step behind when it comes to the power of social medi…

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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1092. 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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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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1091. 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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41. How Should We Rebuild Trust in Journalism? With Tim Watkin 47:05

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Tim Watkin is a journalist and media manager. He works as executive editor for audio at Radio New Zealand, but is currently on sabbatical at the University of Glasgow, studying how to rebuild trust in journalism as part of a project on Epistemic Autonomy. In this interview we discuss the nature of trust, why it's important, why journalists seem to …

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Management Turnover, Referees & Influential People | All About The Game EP14 50:52

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This week, Podge, Seán and Johnny sit down to discuss Kildare's hurling success, the departure of Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou, and some of the people who shaped their attitudes in sport. The lads recap the sports action from the last week, chat about the psychology behind staying sharp, and some refereeing decisions. All About The Game is proudly …

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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1090. 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 16:03

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1089. 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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Connacht's Coaches, Airport Stress & Gardens In Bloom | All About The Game EP13 43:20

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Seán, Johnny and Podge catch up on last week's GAA and rugby action, as well as Connacht's new appointment of Stuart Lancaster as head coach. They discuss life in the garden, a new job opportunity for Peter O'Mahony, and their airport horror stories. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the numbering app for clubs l…

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…

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40. How do you decide whether law enforcement and national security operations are ethically justified? With Joe Fogarty 49:43

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Joe Fogarty has spent over 30 years working in national security and law enforcement, in the UK and elsewhere. He's currently working on cyber-security risks and organised crime for the UK's central government, as the Head of the Government's Cyber Resilience Centre. Recently, he's been looking at security and law enforcement through a philosophica…

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Meeting Heroes, Carbery's Career & The Split Season | All About The Game EP12 45:48

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Podge, Johnny and Sean chat about the Champions Cup, meeting their sporting heroes and the controversial split season. The three lads discuss the latest GAA action, their highs and lows of the week, and of course the sporting week ahead. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one for clubs looking for coach…

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45

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1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." 🔗 Sh…

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Why 'plz' might be pushing people away. How to write better thank-you notes. Studaloo 18:43

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1085. Do abbreviations like “plz” and “ty” actually make your texts feel less sincere? New research suggests they might. We explore how shortened words affect how your messages are received — even in romantic conversations. Then, we offer practical tips for writing thoughtful, specific thank-you notes that reflect real gratitude. The texting segmen…

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Sledging, Man United Meltdown & Where's Mayo? | All About The Game EP11 53:10

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Johnny and Podge sit down to discuss last weeks action and the goings on in Mayo. They test their soccer knowledge and chat about the Europa League final between united and spurs. They give us their stories of experiencing sledging on the pitch. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one app looking for clu…

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering. 14:15

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Lions' Stride, Opposing Predictions & Management Moves | All About The Game EP18 54:24

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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43. How Do You Assure AI For Bias and Accessibility in the NHS? With Adam Byfield 48:09

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Retirement, Clifford’s Composure & Life as a Lion | All About The Game EP17 56:53

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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Tom O'Connell - Really Unofficial: The Big Weekend, Predictions & Performance Analysis | All About The Game EP16 58:53

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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42. How Should Clinicians Communicate with Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties? With Lisa Bortolotti 49:54

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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Jim Flano: Kildare Connection, Following The Lions & GAA Growth | All About The Game EP15 1:01:12

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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41. How Should We Rebuild Trust in Journalism? With Tim Watkin 47:05

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Management Turnover, Referees & Influential People | All About The Game EP14 50:52

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

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Connacht's Coaches, Airport Stress & Gardens In Bloom | All About The Game EP13 43:20

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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40. How do you decide whether law enforcement and national security operations are ethically justified? With Joe Fogarty 49:43

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Meeting Heroes, Carbery's Career & The Split Season | All About The Game EP12 45:48

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45

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Why 'plz' might be pushing people away. How to write better thank-you notes. Studaloo 18:43

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Sledging, Man United Meltdown & Where's Mayo? | All About The Game EP11 53:10