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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber1143. 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 UselessEtymology.com, or find her podcast Words Unravelled on YouTube.Find Danny Hieber at LingusiticDiscovery.com or on his Substack.Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different links for different...
2025-12-1824 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingWhy ‘Useless Etymology’ gives you super powers, with Jess Zafarris1121. This week, we talk with Jess Zafarris about her book “Useless Etymology.” We look at three ways she says etymology gives you superpowers. We also look at the origins of simple words and learn why “girl” didn't always mean a female child, the unexpected historical figures behind “fedora” and “sideburns,” and why the word “outrage” has nothing to do with “rage.”Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat.🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.🔗 Subscribe to the newsletter.🔗 Take our advertising survey. 🔗 Get the edi...
2025-10-0233 min
Country View PointCountry View Point the Podcast Episode 20 2025Jess discussed the new Wild Dog Fencing 290km installation agreement between the NSW and SA governments. Jess discusses the recent Drought Support Match with Grain Producers SA Chair John Gladigu and Crows player Darcy Fogarty. SA Wool Handling State Finals Winner Sarah Haynes talks with Jess about her experience in the wool industry. Victorian President of the Country Womens Asscociation Jenny Nola and Jess talk about the State Exhibit and the new 2 million dollar household financial releif program supporting farming families.
2025-08-1219 min
Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess ZafarrisExposing grammar myths and mistakes with Grammar GirlIs it "on accident" or "by accident"? Should "red, white, and blue" have that second comma? Is "10 items or less" okay? Jess and Rob are joined by the internet's Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty, to examine some common grammatical myths and mistakes.
🥳 Is it wrong to use "fun" as an adjective?
🏎️ Is "drive SLOW" bad grammar? (or just a flat adverb?)
🥃 Why does "tonic and gin" sound weird?
These questions answered, as well as many more, on Words Unravelled.
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2025-07-1645 min
The Morning Meeting with Sarah & JessEpisode 45: The Conscious Chronicles: Mindful Parenting & Joyful Connections with Sheryl FogartyLet’s talk conscious parenting! Is it just another parenting trend? Do we agree with it? Is it one in a long list of others meant to make us feel bad about ourselves and our current parenting styles? What does it even mean to be a 'conscious parent'?
WE had QUESTIONS (& skepticism) so on this episode of The Morning Meeting we sit down with Conscious Parenting Coach, @theconscious_ishmom, Sheryl Fogarty to get all the answers!!
Sheryl is a certified conscious parenting coach and owner of 'Conscious Parenting with She...
2024-12-1052 minThe Morning Meeting with Sarah & JessEpisode 42: Emma Flynn's Influence: Body Positivity, Habit Loops, & Running Past the HatersIf Nike emailed you to work with them, would you think it was a scam?! Emma sure did!
Emma Flynn is an influencer in the running scene who is dedicated to shattering stereotypes and encouraging individuals of all body types to believe in their capabilities. In this episode, she's around the table discussing how "action creates energy" has helped her create simple, actionable, and sustainable habit loops which led to shifts in perspective, love for her body, and finding joy in running!
Showing up authentically online in both triumphs...
2024-09-2957 minThe Morning Meeting with Sarah & JessEpisode 41: The Zucchini Wives: A Cross Country Move to Grow Flowers, Dreams, and Joy.
Did we just become best friends?! We may have just met (in person) but we laughed until our bellies hurt chatting with Percy and Clary Ager, aka the Zucchini Wives!! The owners and operators of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space and partners in marriage, business, and most importantly - dreaming!
From Vancouver Island to Cape Breton Island - they moved across the country to start an inclusive and intersectional flower farm and wedding venue after falling in love with Unama'ki during a visit for a friend's wedding. A few short weeks later...
2024-08-121h 12
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingA rizzy word-of-the-year chat (with Jess Zafarris)961. Prompting, hallucinating, and more! Jess Zafarris, author of "Words from Hell," joins me for a word-of-the-year chat. Hang out with us as we look at how dictionaries are handling new words and meanings that have cropped up around emerging technologies in 2023."Words from Hell" https://amzn.to/3rZVxo0Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology, TikTok, Twitter, InstagramITEMS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:Intel deepfake face detectorAI chatbots made up their own language:Advanced AP Style Ragan Communications courseAI Sidequest newsletter| Transcript...
2023-12-2622 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingThe dark histories behind your favorite scary words, with Jess Zafarris951. What's the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for "bear" so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of "Words from Hell," goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp to help us get ready for Halloween. "Words from Hell" https://amzn.to/3rZVxo0Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/jess-zafarris/transcript| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card game...
2023-10-2435 min
Knowledge for Teachers24 - Jessica Del Rio on solving illiteracy in Australia
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jessica Del Rio the government and public finance lead at Equity Economics. She has recently been involved in a couple of major reports that have highlighted the poor literacy standards across Australia.
Raising the grade: How schools in the Australian Capital Territory can lift literacy outcomes for students and the economy, written for the ACT Alliance for Evidence-Based Education and funded by the Snow Foundation
Saving Money by Spending: Solving Illiteracy in Australia, commissioned by Code Read Dyslexia Network Australia
In this conversation, Jess wi...
2023-10-2253 minKnowledge for Teachers24 - Jessica Del Rio on solving illiteracy in Australia
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jessica Del Rio the government and public finance lead at Equity Economics. She has recently been involved in a couple of major reports that have highlighted the poor literacy standards across Australia.
Raising the grade: How schools in the Australian Capital Territory can lift literacy outcomes for students and the economy, written for the ACT Alliance for Evidence-Based Education and funded by the Snow Foundation
Saving Money by Spending: Solving Illiteracy in Australia, commissioned by Code Read Dyslexia Network Australia
In this conversation, Jess wi...
2023-10-2253 min
The Flaky Foodie7. A Tale of Two Bakers (Margaret Rudkin and TC Bakery)In this episode, we'll learn about two women bakers during our celebration of Women's History Month. First we will learn about Margaret Rudkin, then we will talk with Jennifer Young of TC Bakery. TC BakeryFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/tcbakerymamarys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcbakery_tlh/ Website: https://www.tcbakery.com/?fbclid=IwAR07874ziR7NFPkZCCZ1gUX2M0WHHjfcRjArh_wwxoXNYULalRKD0dQaxD0Sources for Margaret Rudkin Historyhttps://www.cwhf.org/inductees/margaret-fogarty-rudkinhttp://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_completist/2012/09/pepperidge_farm_cookies_what_i_learned_about...
2022-03-0931 min
Socialist News and ViewsSNV Special Interview: Save Our Seas, Save OurselvesRecorded (2/1/2022) -- Uploaded (2/3/2022)
We talk to Jess Spear the author of the in-depth article Save our seas, save ourselves --- which you can find here ----> https://rupture.ie/articles/save-our-seas
Spear is an eco-socialist and socialist feminist and was previously a climate scientist at the US Geological Survey and Burke Museum of Natural History at the University of Washington and has since been involved in many campaigns such as $15 Now. Spear now lives in Ireland and is the National Organizer of RISE (https://www.letusrise.ie/).
Mentioned in the podcast was a book called Whittled Away: Ireland's Vanishing Nature...
2022-02-0322 min
She PodcastsConscious Rebellion of PurpleScrewing off can be rest! Podcast Movement prep, planning, vagenda, strategy and what to do to relax. Shout-outs to Pangaea Internet and our dear friend Mignon and her 15th year in podcasting! Possibly on of the most CONTROVERSIAL Tool Tips we’ve ever had and the most passionate discussion about purple that has ever happened SIGN UP FOR THE PODCAST MOVEMENT SHINDIG! TIME FOR SHE PODCASTS LIVE! IT’S COMING SOONER THAN YOU KNOW! - GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! http://shepodcasts.com/live 🔥 NEW WAY TO CONNECT! Elsie (and occasionally Jess) will be texting...
2021-07-3157 min
Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty111: We Love Inception!Join my friend Doug (@doug_weis) and I as we talk all about what makes "Inception" so dreamy!
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2021-02-1659 minStuff I Love with Jess Fogarty110: We Love Grey's Anatomy!Join my sister, Lil Fogarty (@lilfogarty), and I as we talk all about two of our favorite episodes of "Grey's Anatomy"
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2021-01-191h 17Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty109: We Love Harry Potter!Join my friend (and podcast cover illustrator!) Kate Stomber (@katestombs) as we take a deep dive into "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
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2021-01-111h 13Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty108: We Love The Office!Join my friend Brianna (@littlewanderingsoul) and I as we talk all about one of our favorite comfort shows, "The Office" and the "Stress Relief" episodes!
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2021-01-0552 minStuff I Love with Jess Fogarty107: We Love Drive!Join my friend Tyler Gold (@tylergold) and I as we gush all about Drive and maybe discover some plot holes!
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2020-12-211h 08Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty106: We Love Arrested Development!Tyler Terribile (@toastedentertainment), Victor Mensah (@makingadoctor) and I chat all about the greatness that is Arrested Development!
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2020-12-141h 10Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty105: We Love 10 Things I Hate About You!Join me and my friend Emily Esposito (@em_isabellee) as we talk all about one of our favorite movies, "10 Things I Hate About You."
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2020-12-071h 12Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty104: We Love Gilmore Girls!Join Casey (@pandastylebass) and I as we talk all about "Gilmore Girls" Season 2 Episode 10 "The Bracebridge Dinner."
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2020-11-301h 19Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty103: We Love Animal Crossing and Toontown!Join my friend Pia (@OGpiaia) and I as we talk about Animal Crossing and Toontown!
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2020-11-231h 01Stuff I Love with Jess Fogarty102: We Love Thor: Ragnarok!Join me and my brother, Adam, as we chat all about Thor: Ragnarok!
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2020-11-1657 minStuff I Love with Jess Fogarty101: We Love the Battle of the Bastards!Join me and my friend Dan Omrani (@toastedentertainment & @toastedfilms) while we chat about Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 "Battle of the Bastards"
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2020-11-091h 02
Mental Health MondayEpisode 148: The Martin Gallier ProjectOne year on from opening their doors, The Martin Gallier Project has achieved huge successes, mostly importantly recording zero suicides among those who have accessed their services. Founder Jess Gallier joined Mick Coyle, alongside Martin's Man Cave organizers Paul & Gary.
Originally broadcast 24th February 2020.
Follow @MrMickCoyle & @GallierHouseCIC.
Produced by @John_Fogarty.
2020-02-2428 min
Mental Health MondayEpisode 114: Jessica Gallier from Gallier HouseOn this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Jessica Gallier, founder of New Ferry-based Gallier House. Jess spoke to Mick about how the death of her father led her to found the organisation, which provides suicide prevention training across the Wirral.
Originally broadcast June 3rd 2019.
Follow @MrMickCoyle & @GallierHouseCIC.
Produced by @John_Fogarty.
2019-06-0332 min
Mental Health Monday89: Episode 89: #ThreeLittleBirdsThis week on Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by Jess and Cameron from IMAGO Training to talk about their series of mental health cafes, Three Little Birds.
They talked about their own experiences with mental health, and how they saw the need for a new kind of approach in getting people to discuss their problems.
For more details on #ThreeLittleBirds, visit www.imagotrainingltd.co.uk/threelittlebirds/
Follow @MrMickCoyle, @3LittleBirdsMH, & @IMAGOTrainingUK.
Originally broadcast November 5th 2018.
Produced by John Fogarty.
2018-11-0523 min
Video VampiresEpisode # 11- The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)It's time for Episode #11 and we've got Cate Fogarty from Mixed Mental Arts joining the fun. Jess, Mickey, and Cate discuss the new adaptation of Stephen King's classic IT before a debate over women in horror and sci-fi. A few spills, a few thrills, and then they get into The Slumber Party Massacre.....
2017-09-271h 23
She Podcasts114 When Your Job And Your Podcast Don't MixSave the Dates: February 23–25 in Florida for the 1st ever She Podcasts EVENT PodFusion via Podfest! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Overwhelmed with all the to-dos for your podcast production? Team Podcast is here, just for you!? Support our Patreon page! Communicate with us via Twitter by using the hashtag #AskSheP and of course follow us on Twitter It took us FOREVER to get this episode recorded. I (Elsie) almost threw in the hat. Truly. How many tries until you simply can’t do it? Well, if I wouldn’t have h...
2016-10-101h 07
She Podcasts014 The Official She Podcasts Re-cap Of The Podcast Movement 2014Email your feedback over to feedback@shepodcasts.com! We wanna hear what you think needs to be part of Podcast Movement next year.
Or c'mon down to the She Podcasts community on Facebook :)
Show 014 Quick-Guide
Podcast Movement re-dux
A little catch-up of the sessions via Jessica -
The women in podcasting session ended up being more about women than business which was nice
Lou Mongello’s was great at bringing information about getting more off-line engagement and he’s a nice guy
Elsie’s thoughts on the Women in Podcasting panel as well
Tracks in the Podcast M...
2014-09-0150 min