Best Keith Bates Podcasts (2026)

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Leadership, Alignment, and Scaling with Confidence, with Keith Peers 42:39

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In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I am joined by Keith Peers from Canada, founder of The Trusted Advisor and a coach with 30+ years’ experience helping small business owners and leadership teams grow with clarity. Keith unpacks why so many capable business owners get stuck, especially “technical” professionals who are bril…

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Monique and Spencer Tepe / Part 2 (Happening Now) // 572 38:15

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Today, an arrest was made for the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe, who were killed on December 30, 2025, in their Columbus, Ohio home. Join us as we get into the new details that have since been released, as well as diving deep into who exactly the suspect is... This is the ongoing story of Monique and Spencer Tepe. GOFUNDME: https://www.gofund…

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Monique and Spencer Tepe (Happening Now) // 571 55:32

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On December 30, 2025, a 37-year-old Ohio dentist didn’t show up to work, concerning his co-workers. When friends and colleagues checked his family home, alongside police, they sound he and his wife’s bodies inside, both shot to death. Their children and dog remained unharmed in the house, begging the questions: Who did this? And why? These are the …

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Rare books, burned letters, and Johnson’s dictionary, with John Overholt 32:21

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1149. This week, we look at the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, the man behind the 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. We talk with John Overholt, curator at Harvard’s Houghton Library, about Johnson's eclectic career. We also look at what it’s like to manage a collection of 4,000 rare books and why even the most "unremarkable" items deserv…

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Penny idioms that are still legal tender. The linguistic history of procrastination. Tanner tour. 14:49

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1148. This week, we look at penny idioms that are still "legal tender" in our language even as the U.S. penny is retired. We look at the history of phrases like "a bad penny" and "penny wise and pound foolish." Then, we look at the linguistic history of procrastination, explaining how human nature changed words like "soon," "anon," and "presently" …

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Joyce Chiang // 570 47:15

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In January of 1999, a 28-year-old immigration attorney headed to Starbucks in Washington DC woman after seeing a movie with a friend. But when she didn’t return home that night, her brother reported her missing - a report which was immediately elevated to the FBI due to the nature of her work. Although her body would be found, years of speculation …

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Carbon Removal, Biochar, and Regenerative Leadership with Catherine Daley 42:51

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After our short annual break this is our first episode of 2026. And...I can’t think of a better way to start the year than with a conversation about regeneration, purpose, and how we build businesses that truly matter. In this episode I’m joined by Catherine Daley, coach, facilitator and product designer by background, who is now building something…

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Kristil Krug // 569 46:31

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In December of 2023, police in Colorado responded to a quiet neighborhood in Denver for a welfare check after a 43-year-old woman stopped responding to messages. In the weeks prior, she had been consistently stalked, and plagued with vulgar and terrifying texts and emails – some of which included photos of her and her family. When police checked he…

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The Goth letters: why the alphabet goes off the rails after T, with Danny Bate 26:13

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1147. In this bonus segment that originally ran in October, we look at the fascinating history of the "new letters" of the alphabet — V, W, X, Y, and Z. Danny Bate explains why T was the original end of the alphabet and how letters were added by the Greeks and Romans. We also look at the origin of the letter Y, which was originally a vowel, and the…

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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot. 15:38

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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…

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Ana Walshe // 568 54:00

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In January of 2023, a wife, mother, and real estate executive vanished from suburban Boston while heading to the airport to tend to a work emergency. What unfolded in the aftermath of her disappearance revealed a tangled web of depraved Google searches, her killer’s lengthy criminal history, and at the center: an affair and a life insurance payout.…

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Jocelyn Earnest // 567 42:31

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In December of 2007, a 38-year-old woman was found dead in her Virginia home next to a gun and a typed letter that, at first glance, appeared to be a suicide note. But investigators began to raise questions about the scene she left behind, including whether her body had been moved after her death. If it wasn’t a suicide, then what really happened t…

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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer 30:31

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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …

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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles. 17:37

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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…

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Carol Rofstad // 566 45:30

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In December of 1975, a 21-year-old college student headed out for a pub drink with a friend before the Christmas holiday. That night, a year and a half after she was attacked inside her sorority by a man wearing a nylon stocking over his face, she was attacked again. But this time she didn’t survive. Before and after her murder, this monster would …

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Parris Hopson & Za'zell Preston // 565 47:42

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In December of 2019, a young woman stepped out for a walk on Christmas Day after feeling anxious at a family gathering, and she never returned. Eerily, after she vanished, her recent email to an attorney about being blackmailed surfaced, alongside the suspicion that she had gotten too close to finding the person responsible for her brother’s recent…

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2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber 24:00

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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function. Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEty…

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'Pride and prejudice' before Jane Austen. Was Parson Brown a real person? Happy Panda. 15:24

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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different lin…

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Christina Parcell: The Rose Petal Murder // 564 43:20

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In October of 2021, deputies in Greer, South Carolina, responded to a chilling scene in a suburban home: a 41-year-old woman found lifeless in her living room, surrounded by rose petals, and enveloped in a chemical odor, had been stabbed dozens of times. And what made the case especially unsettling was how unsuspecting her attacker ended up being. …

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Catherine Woods // 563 43:43

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In November of 2005, a 21-year-old dancer was found brutally slain in her New York City apartment. She was ambitious, talented, and chasing her dream of dancing on Broadway, but few knew the obsession, jealousy, and betrayal she faced offstage. And soon, police would find, there was more than one person with a motive to kill her. This is the murder…

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Rebecca Park: The Whole Story (Happening Now) // 562 59:13

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In November of 2025, a 22-year-old pregnant Michigan woman went missing under suspicious circumstances mere days before she was set to give birth. This week, two affidavits including a slew of disturbing updates have been released, painting a truly disturbing story of what happened to her. This is the continued story of Rebecca Park. Hosted by Simp…

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The 'sheeple' incident, with Stefan Fatsis 25:27

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1141. We look at the controversy that caught Stefan Fatsis by surprise when he defined the word "sheeple" for Merriam-Webster, leading to public complaints. We also look at the origin and purpose of the obscure "Backward Index" invented by Webster's Third editor Philip Gove and how quickly Merriam added COVID-related words to the dictionary. Find S…

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The rise of the 'hamster wheel.' The many names of Santa Claus. Unattractive turtles. 14:04

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1140. This week, we look at the difference between the modern phrase "hamster wheel" and the older "rat race," and why the former gained popularity. We also look at the similar concept of the hedonic treadmill. Then, we look at the many names for Santa Claus, including the Dutch "Sinter Klaas" and the German "Christkindlein." The Santa Claus segmen…

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The Devil Made Me Do It // 561 48:53

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In February of 1981, the small town of Brookfield, Connecticut became the stage for one of the strangest murder cases in American history. It began with a haunting, a possession, and a family desperate for help. When violence erupted, it wasn’t just a man who was on trial, it was a man who claimed that he was possessed by the devil himself. This is…

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From Expelled Schoolgirl to OBE: Anne Bates on Disability, Change & Speaking Up 45:21

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In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant and wonderfully frank Anne Bates OBE – a woman who has reinvented her life more than once, not by choice, but through sheer determination, humour, and a refusal to stay quiet. Anne shares how she went from being expelled from school and working as a secretary, t…

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Rebecca Park (Happening Now) // 560 54:53

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In November of 2025, a 22-year-old pregnant Michigan woman went missing under suspicious circumstances while approaching labor. Within weeks of her disappearance, her body was found in the woods, leaving horrific questions behind regarding how she died and where her baby was. Within days, four people close to her would be arrested, two of them with…

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An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.' 25:11

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1139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique boo…

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Why Brits eat biscuits and Americans eat cookies. Why brands keep nouning everything. Hamster alert. 17:46

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This week, in honor of National Cookie Day, we look at the vocabulary split between British and American English, including the differences between a cookie and a biscuit, and the two meanings of "pudding." Then, we look at anthimeria, the advertising trend of turning one part of speech into another, as in the slogan "Together makes progress." The …

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Theresa Fusco // 559 50:30

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In November of 1984, the normally safe Long Island village of Lynbrook was gripped in fear when a 16-year-old girl vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink. What began as a missing persons case would soon reveal a web of lies and false confessions that would haunt the community for decades - with three convictions becoming overturned, …

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Gabriel Topman on Differentiation, Alignment, and Growth 48:30

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In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Gabriel Topman - a coaching entrepreneur, investor, and strategic thinker with a seriously impressive background in business growth and brand positioning. Gabriel brings something refreshingly different to the table: a mix of traditional business sense, sharp strategic thinking, and modern insight into …

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Melissa Lamesch // 558 47:43

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In November of 2020, police in Mount Morris, Illinois responded to a report of a house fire, where firefighters would make a grim discovery: the body of a 27-year-old pregnant woman. But as investigators learned that the fire had been an arson, and that neighbors saw a man enter the home shortly before the blaze, a disturbing a shocking suspect cam…

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Rob Drummond on languaging and our fluid speaking identities 18:36

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In this bonus conversation with Rob Drummond from back in June, he and I get into the fascinating concept of "languaging" — the idea that speaking is an active process we use to constantly shape and project our identities. Rob explains how our "speaking identities" are incredibly fluid, changing based on context, audience, and even the language we'…

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The sinful fork (and other dinner-table surprises) 14:49

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1136. This week, we go full Thanksgiving, talking about the origin of butter knives, forks, and more. You'll love all the tidbits you can share with your family or friends during dinner. 🔗 Share your familect recording via Speakpipe, by calling 833-214-4475 (or via WhatsApp chat.) 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the new…

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Anna Kepner (Happening Now) // 557 47:27

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In November of 2025, an 18-year-old girl died suspiciously while on a cruise with her family; her body found wrapped in a sheet under her stateroom's bed the morning after she fell ill at dinner. Unfolding now is an intense investigation by the FBI into her murder, her own stepbrother potentially at the top of the suspect list. This is the murder o…

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Emma Walker // 556 55:11

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In November of 2016, a 16-year-old was found dead in her bed in a quiet neighborhood of Knoxville, Tennessee, after her parents thought she had simply overslept. Her community reeled from the news as speculation circulated around the case of her sudden and suspicious death. But soon, the investigation would reveal eerie details about her final few …

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Why print dictionaries still matter, with Peter Sokolowski 35:31

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1135. This week, we talk with Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, about the new print 12th Collegiate Dictionary. We look at why print still matters, how the dictionary used lookup data to decide which words to drop (least looked-up compounds), and the importance of serendipity when researching words in a physical book. Find Peter…