this is my comfort podcast, a great way to learn something new about language or discover a new side to something you already know. callers come in with words or phrases they want more info on (definitions, origins, stances on use), and a lot of time it's phrases that have been passed down in their family. it's not very technical, anyone can listen and follow along!
calls are international, though they generally get callers from all over the US. they also take emails and just stories about anything from submissions. part way they also have a little language game that can be challenging, but it's engaging hearing the hosts try and solve along with you. I just find the whole thing very charming!
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Very wholesome yet very informative Podcast about the origin of certain words and phrases!!! just the right about of noncommittal mental stimulation without feeling overburdened. its a good vibe all around 🌀
Jun 5, 2024
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I love this podcast. It’s about language. More specifically you could say it’s about conversational speech, intonation, and the host John McWhorter does a great job of bending his voice around the phrases and words he’s talking about. He’s a fan of musical theatre and plays a few show tunes with lyrics which relate to the themes of the episode. I like to have podcasts, or tv, people talking, on pretty much all the time I’m at home. I also need that on flights (I don’t like to fly but I have to do it often). So this podcast feels like a friend.
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sometimes I’ll be in the middle of brushing my teeth and feel like the toothpaste is lacking, so I just add a lil dollop more before continuing on
Mar 13, 2025
there’s a site called WindowSwap, where you can see views from people’s windows that they submitted, from all over the world.
you can technically pay to like, choose a specific location and some extra stuff, but I really just enjoy using the site for free as is, being placed at a random window.
I sadly don't have any pics from my window on hand and it’s too dark out right now to get anything good 😔 but accept this site instead!
Mar 12, 2025