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LexitectureHaughty OrangeWe're back!! In this episode, Amy looks loftiyl at "haughty", while Ryan ponders a sweet and colourful examply of 'chicken vs egg with "orange". For those curious about the colour "pewke", here is a list that features an example of the colour. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have...
2025-03-021h 11
LexitectureEpisode 134: Destroy PresentWe're back!! In this episode, Amy looks at a sneaky compound with "destroy", while Ryan considers the nature of time and gifts with "present". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of...
2025-01-261h 12
LexitectureEpisode 133: Scavenger RoadIn this episode, Amy just throws around needless "n"s with impunity during a solid "scavenge", while Ryan goes from place to place, possibly with hostility, along the "road". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just...
2024-08-071h 00
LexitectureSparkle Crackle Twinkle Paddle Waddle Dazzle Hobble Wriggle NuzzleIn this episode, Amy is elsewhere completely while Ryan is appreciating all over again the all-too-frequent cuteness of the "-le" suffix in English! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia...
2024-04-3015 min
LexitectureRudimentary RivalIn this episode, Amy gets back to basics with "rudimentary", while Ryan swimming upstream, but along a bank, and always staring side-eyed across to his "rival". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of h...
2024-03-2753 min
LexitectureObject BetweenIn this episode, Amy explores the space "between", while Ryan is trying to figure out a connection between an "object" and the action itself. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language t...
2024-02-171h 01
LexitectureFine FilmIn this episode, Amy keeps a thin lid on things with "film", while Ryan is trying to figure out why there are so many different ways to be "fine". For the record, the book is Synonyms Discriminated and it's by the Rev. Charles John Smith. It was written, like many other books, in 1871. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use...
2024-01-1249 min
LexitectureTaskmaster HandicapIn this episode, Amy keeps everything on track as the "taskmaster", while Ryan is trying to weigh how much cheese a duck costs with "handicap". For those interested (which should be literally 100% of the listening audience), here is Carrot In A Box. For those interested (which should be literally 100% of the listening audience), here is where you can find Taskmaster on YouTube. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present...
2023-11-1053 min
LexitecturePitch HarmonyIn this episode, Amy keeps it all together with "harmony", while Ryan is considering sticky angles with "pitch", that he never knew in the first place. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of...
2023-09-091h 07
LexitectureNot Long Ago, with ErinIn this episode, Amy is joined by a very special guest for a live, in-person and totally Canadian-less episode, featuring long-time listener and avid academic Word Nerd, Erin Bell! Erin is currently pursuing a Masters degree in linguistics at Trinity College, Dublin, and just happened to be in bonnie Scotland, where schedules and stars aligned to have her and Amy meet up to record an episode where they got to talk about Erin's studies, focused on American English idioms, and in particular, the fantastical four opening words: Once Upon A Time! Huge thanks to Erin...
2023-08-011h 00
LexitectureForget FlagIn this episode, Amy rails against a Glastonbury tradition with "flag", while Ryan is remembering all kinds of things about "forget", that he never knew in the first place. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just...
2023-07-0552 min
LexitectureFrequent FolkIn this episode, Amy getting back to roots with "folk", while Ryan is stuffing "frequent" repeatedly. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you!
2023-06-0539 min
LexitectureEvery CocktailIn this episode, Amy is mixing things up with "cocktail", while Ryan is peeling back the many, many layers of "every". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may...
2023-05-1549 min
LexitectureQuaint DwangIn this episode, Amy is holding up the walls with a "dwang", while Ryan is trying to be as skillful and ingenious as possible with "quaint". Special and enormous thanks going out to our newest Patreon supporter: Fiona! Also, for anyone looking for the links promised about that obscure 13th century book we talk about in this episode, here is the website and here is the YouTube video. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan...
2023-03-2856 min
LexitectureCataract ShedIn this episode, Amy is throwing shade at the world of the humble "shed", while, Ryan is falling down and opening the floodgates with "cataract". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching...
2023-03-0737 min
LexitectureAlign, Malign, BenignIn this episode, Ryan is exploring - at the behest of listener Liz - whether there's a connection between "align", "malign", and "benign". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia...
2023-02-0318 min
LexitectureChristmas WinterIn this episode, Amy delves into the cold and wet with "winter", and Ryan learns what happens when you combine a Greek letter with a sort of early missile with "Christmas". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random...
2022-12-2053 min
LexitectureCheesemonger ParadeIn this episode, Amy takes learns that cheese has always sold itself with "cheesemonger", and Ryan makes an ostentatious show of things for a "parade". Special and enthusiastic thanks to Alyson, our newest Patreon sponsor!! Thank you Alyson, and to everyone who supports us over there! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone...
2022-11-0751 min
LexitectureSloth JunkIn this episode, Amy takes her sweet time with "sloth", and Ryan tries to make the most of old "junk". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for...
2022-10-2547 min
LexitectureBasic HarvestIn this episode, Amy finds a solid footing with "basic", and Ryan revels in autumnal activities with "harvest". Enormous and heartfelt merci to Joy, our latest Patreon supporter!! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits...
2022-10-101h 06
LexitectureDraw QueueIn this long, long, LONG overdue episode, Amy traces the story of a national obsession with a "queue", and Ryan pulls and drags his way through the story of "draw". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits...
2022-09-221h 03
Avast!Captain’s Log - LexitecturePlease enjoy these clips from the wonderful podcast Lexitecture! Ryan and Amy talk about the origin of the words "pirate" and "captain's log". If you enjoyed these clips you can find them anywhere find podcasts are sold. I'm sure they'd love it if you subscribed and left very nice ratings and reviews.
Their website is https://www.lexitecture.com/
2022-08-2121 min
LexitectureSecret DazzleIn this episode, Amy has a double dose of PIE with "secret", and Ryan gets all befuddled (over and over again) with "dazzle". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be...
2022-08-0853 min
LexitecturePickle HiatusIn this episode, Amy gazes into the gaping void with "hiatus", and Ryan gets into a small spot of minor trouble with "pickle". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be...
2022-07-1148 min
LexitectureOnly YesterdayIn this episode, Amy is not quite back yet, so Ryan looks backwards and forwards with "yesterday" and thinks about the nature of "one" with "only" Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia...
2022-06-2124 min
LexitectureSentimental CrusadeIn this episode, Amy looks back to a "crusade" that never actually was, while Ryan gets into his feelings with "sentimental". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show...
2022-05-1637 min
LexitecturePilates CharismaIn this episode, Amy strengthens her core understanding of "Pilates" while Ryan wonders how to achieve a new "charisma". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you!
2022-05-0259 min
LexitectureListener Wordstravaganza 6!In this episode, Ryan is diving back into the pile of listener suggestions to try to find the etymology behind "stubble", to figure out why we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway, whether "the jig is up" or "the gig is up", and to see if there's any connection between "bear", "bear" and "bare". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use...
2022-04-1136 min
LexitectureGentle NegativeIn this episode, Amy explores the necessarily derivative "negative" while Ryan tries, despite not being a gentleman, to be "gentle". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for...
2022-03-2851 min
LexitectureVulva ToiletIn this episode, Amy joins Team V with "vulva" while Ryan lays out a sumptuous "toilet". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe...
2022-03-1459 min
LexitectureDevastated OrphanIn this episode, Amy is doling out some "devastation" while Ryan tries not to have too much fun with "orphan". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play...
2022-02-2848 min
LexitectureEpisode 105: Oxter LozengeIn this episode, Amy is up to her "oxters" in etymology and Ryan works on dissolving a "lozenge". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher...
2022-02-1459 min
LexitectureArchaeolexy: GingerIn this episode, we look back at some of our favourite words, starting with Amy's chopping up of "ginger" from Episode 23! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google...
2022-01-3122 min
LexitectureArchaeolexy: LogIn this episode, we look back at some of our favourite words, starting with Ryan's notes on "log" from Episode 8! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play...
2022-01-2411 min
LexitectureArchaeolexy: LoafIn this episode, we look back at some of our favourite words, starting with Ryan's look at "loaf" from Episode 6! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play...
2022-01-1710 min
LexitectureArchaeolexy: SerendipityIn this episode, we look back at some of our favourite words, starting with Amy's exploration of "serendipity" from our very first episode ever! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us...
2022-01-1010 min
LexitectureFabulous PenguinIn this episode, Amy becomes a woman of stories with "fabulous" and Ryan connects Wales, Patagonia and the Round Table with "penguin". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify...
2021-12-2040 min
LexitectureFeisty TireIn this episode, Amy learns to blame the dog for being "feisty" and Ryan to dress himself with "tire". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music...
2021-12-0643 min
LexitectureListener Wordstravaganza 5In this episode, Ryan is all by his onesy, digging into the bag of listener suggestions and pulling out "manicure", "care", "pink", and "endeavour". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to...
2021-11-0814 min
LexitectureVocable FetishIn this episode, Amy communicates in non-word noises with "vocable" and Ryan learns how Eldritch White Men ruin everything with "fetish". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google...
2021-10-2530 min
LexitectureApothecary CuratorIn this episode, Amy finds a place to put her stuff with "apothecary" and Ryan takes care of a "curator". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play...
2021-09-2056 min
LexitectureMonster IslandIn this episode, Amy thinks about signs and portents with "monster" Ryan discovers just how silly a silent 's' can be with "island". A huge shoutout of thanks to Tim and Thomas, our two newest Patreon supporters!! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of...
2021-09-0640 min
LexitectureListener Wordstravaganza 4In this episode, Amy is all by her lonesome, answering listeners' burning etymological questions, including the relationship between "tradition" and "treason"; "thanks"; "plumber"; the homonyms "lead" and "lead"; "poison"; and "hearse" vs "rehearse". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be...
2021-08-2323 min
LexitectureLieutenant BeerIn this episode, Amy delves into the history of all human civilization with "beer" Ryan finds someone to hold his spot with "lieutenant". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on...
2021-08-1053 min
LexitectureFlirt GraphIn this episode, Amy cuts and charts with "graph" Ryan wonders which came first, the "flirt" or the fan. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Huge shoutout of thanks to Khoi Nguyen and...
2021-07-2655 min
LexitectureTwo Nerds, One YankeeIn this episode, Amy suffers a technical glitch and Ryan wonders whether "yankee" is a Dutch sailor, a cheese-based nickname or just a word a Cambridge farmer really, really liked. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for...
2021-07-1240 min
LexitectureQuit Quite QuietIn this episode, Ryan is all alone, leaving to find a complete amount of peace with "quit", "quite" and "quiet". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google...
2021-06-2817 min
LexitectureViolet MurderIn this episode, Amy secretly kills us with "murder" and Ryan wonders whether a flower or colour came first with "violet". Huge and heartfelt thanks going out to Fish Expert Andy for signing up as our newest Patreon supporter!! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random...
2021-06-1444 min
LexitectureSport SloganIn this episode, Amy goes to war with "slogan" and Ryan is totally thinks about wearing a mutation with "sport". Huge and heartfelt thanks going out to Elizabeth and Scott, who signed up as our most recent Patreon sponsors!! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random...
2021-05-1737 min
LexitectureKing BleachIn this episode, Amy sees black and white with "bleach" and Ryan is totally a guy among dudes a.k.a. a "king". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on...
2021-05-0343 min
LexitectureSuspicious MapIn this episode, Amy thinks about naprons with "map" and Ryan looks askance at "suspicious". Here is the Smithsonian Magazine article Amy references: From Ptolemy to GPS, the Brief History of Maps Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out...
2021-04-1958 min
LexitectureSuperstitious Gymnasium Opportunity (Feat. Andy Hollandbeck!)In this episode, Amy gives the supernatural a lot of credence with "superstitious" and Ryan revels in the "opportunity" to hear Andy Hollandbeck talk about the nudity of the "gymnasium". Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have...
2021-04-051h 08
LexitectureRamshackle ProblemIn this episode, Amy thinks about how to throw a puzzle with "problem" and Ryan wonders about decrepit houses with "ramshackle". Huge, heartfelt thanks going out to Alex and Roberto for signing up as our newest Patreon sponsors!! THANK YOU!! Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its...
2021-03-2235 min
LexitectureGuest Adult Face (Feat. Paul Anthony Jones!!)In this episode, Amy ponders how nice you have to be to visiting enemies with "guest"; Ryan wonders whether rocks or noses came first with "face"; and special guest Paul Anthony "Haggard Hawks" Jones discussed getting fully waxed as an "adult"!! You can find Paul Anthony Jones on Twitter as Haggard Hawks or as Paul Anthony Jones, and in his writings all over the internet and in actual for-real book stores! Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that...
2021-03-081h 16
LexitectureEpisode 85: Trampoline MildewIn this episode, Amy pictures a camel on stilts bouncing on a "trampoline" and Ryan gets honey all over his hands with "mildew". Huge, heartfelt thanks going out this time to our new Patreon sponsors: Chris Ansel Dermot Scott Glasses of Justice Here's where you can find The Endless Knot talking about colours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaDc5J2LD08 Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is...
2021-02-2245 min
Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast100 Walk Over My Grave and Other Phrases with Endless Knot, Your Brain on Facts, Vocal Fries, Lexitecture, and Sandman Stories PresentsJoin Your Brain on Facts, Endless Knot, Vocal Fries, Lexitecture, and Sandman Stories Presents as we talk about some of our favorite phrases & language types from around the world. From Dundonian Scots eh a' i' ah to whistling languages, from being between Scylla and Charybdis to sleeping tight, spilling the beans and saying f**k it and find out, and armchair quarterbacking a dancing on your grave, we have all the fun in our 100th episode! #BunnyTrails Copyright 2021 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved
2021-02-1737 min
LexitectureEpisode 84: Slight HyperboleIn this episode, Amy asks many rhetorical questions of "hyperbole" and Ryan tries to avoid insubstantial insults with "slight". Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking...
2021-02-0837 min
The Podcast Discovery ShowLexitectureWelcome to season 5 of the PDS! On this episode of the PDS we dig in to etymology with Lexitecture. We are joined by our guest host Paul from Varmints! Podcast. He recommended we take a deep dive with him into the origins of the works Quick and Despot with this amazing episode of Lexitecture. This weeks discussion : Lexitecture - 81 Quick! Despot! Next weeks recommendation : Tai Asks Why - What happens after you die? It would be great if you would leave us a review and follow The Pod...
2021-02-0126 min
LexitectureEpisode 83: Juggler PantsIn this episode, Amy talks about Italian buffoons with "pants" and Ryan wonders about how good wizards are with their hands with "juggler". Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you...
2021-01-2843 min
LexitectureEpisode 82: January VaccineIn this episode, Amy talks about cows and disease with "vaccine" and Ryan ponders transitions and endless winter bleakness with "January". Here is the Mental Floss article talking about the Germanic calendar months: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61127/month-month-guide-anglo-saxon-calendar Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins...
2021-01-1153 min
LexitectureEpisode 81: Quick! Despot!In this episode, Amy talks about the land of the living with "quick" and Ryan considers Les Misérables with "despot". Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking a...
2020-12-2845 min
LexitectureBonus Episode (80a): Merry Humbug!In this bonus episode, Ryan takes a dive into the surprisingly long-lived "humbug" and the curiously short "merry". Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking...
2020-12-2516 min
LexitectureEpisode 80: Doctor FascinatingIn this episode, Amy talks about dicks that tell women what to call themselves with "doctor" (6:15) and Ryan has attempts a description of a flying penis monster with "fascinate" (17:58). Huge and heartfelt thanks to Alejandro for signing up as our newest supporter on Patreon! Also, if anyone reading this knows how we can get in touch with Nicolas Cage, let us know. This is a guest episode that *NEEDS* to happen. The Catullus poem that we discuss in this episode can be found here and also here: Lesbia, you ask how m...
2020-12-1438 min
LexitectureEpisode 79: Read EnglishIn this episode, Amy gathers mysterious etchings and meanings with "read" (27:58) and Ryan is a not-historian learning about fishing and billiards with "English" (0:56). Huge and heartfelt thanks to Leah for signing up as our newest supporter on Patreon! Also, for anyone interested in the Fosbury Flop, check out this video that talks about how Dick Fosbury revolutionized the high jump at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins...
2020-11-301h 04
LexitectureEpisode 78: Scunnered InstrumentIn this episode, Amy just gets so tired of it all with "scunnered" (27:58) and Ryan takes very precise measurements with "instrument" (0:56). Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google...
2020-11-1645 min
LexitectureEpisode 77: Ghost EngineIn this episode, Amy becomes an angry, vengeful stranger (but probably not) with "ghost" (11:30) and Ryan does the thing he was always meant to do with "engine" (30:31). Special and enormous thanks to Sara and Fede for joining up as supporters of the show on Patreon! We wildly appreciate you and all our fabulous sponsors! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A...
2020-11-0244 min
LexitectureEpisode 76: Grab BagIn this episode, Ryan reaches into a "bag" to "grab" some "spice" fit for a "vegetable" "sausage" (41:40). Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple...
2020-10-1917 min
LexitectureEpisode 75: Identity TwitIn this episode, Amy distinguishes one from another with "identity" (18:30) and Ryan rebukes (gently, eventually) a "twit" (41:40). Special and enormous thanks to Alicia and David for joining up as supporters of the show on Patreon! We wildly appreciate you and all our fabulous sponsors! Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words...
2020-10-0655 min
LexitectureEpisode 74: Hybrid GunIn this episode, Amy gets bloodlines crossed with "hybrid" (18:30) and Ryan finds a new eponym in "gun" (41:40). For anyone interested in checking out "Kids Mental Health in a Time of Covid", just follow the link (with thanks!) Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of...
2020-09-2153 min
LexitectureEpisode 73: Fear TabIn this episode, Amy thumbs through a variety of definitions of "tab" (18:30 - with a side-trip into the story of "tag" at 34:20) and Ryan tries not to get ambushed by "fear" (41:40). Also, thanks to new Patreon supporter, Laurel (0:55) and to Luca for (1:30) for transcribing a couple of our early episodes!! We also talk about a guy who doesn't speak/know Scots writing the bulk of Scots Wikipedia (4:30). Here's the "Acronymphomania" article Amy talked about. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each p...
2020-09-0754 min
LexitectureEpisode 72: Listener Wordstravaganza 3In this episode, Amy's not here, so Ryan answers listener questions about "jet", "drink", "paint" and "guinea pig". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts...
2020-08-2919 min
LexitectureEpisode 71: ********* (Redacted)In this episode, all of an Amy-less podcast's word-nerdery is "redact" into Ryan. Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts o...
2020-08-1014 min
LexitectureEpisode 70: Cleave (to the) FutureIn this episode, Amy is frustrated by as-yet-unencountered irregularities "future" (19:06) and Ryan splits and sticks with "cleave". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts...
2020-07-2749 min
LexitectureEpisode 69: SoloIn this episode, Amy is all on her lonesome, exploring "solo". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever y...
2020-07-2018 min
LexitectureEpisode 68: Utter BreathIn this episode, Amy smells the heat with "breath" and Ryan heads to the outer extremity with "utter" (15:37). Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple...
2020-06-2943 min
LexitectureEpisode 67: Weird InnuendoIn this episode, Amy nods and winks at "innuendo" and Ryan tries to wrestle destiny with "weird" (15:37). Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts...
2020-06-1528 min
LexitectureEpisode 66: Crazy SleepIn this episode, Amy goes limp and languid with "sleep" and Ryan fall to pieces with "crazy". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher...
2020-06-0138 min
LexitectureEpisode 65: Listener Wordstravaganza 2In this episode, Amy's not here, so Ryan answers listener questions about "skookum", "Bob's your uncle", "keen", "inkle" and "widow(er)". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play...
2020-05-1832 min
LexitectureEpisode 64: Dirty PeriodIn this episode, Amy talks shit with "dirty" and Ryan comes to a conclusion with "period". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket...
2020-05-0457 min
LexitectureEpisode 63: Quiz VolumeIn this episode, Amy explores the unknown with "quiz" and Ryan snakes his way through history with "volume". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts...
2020-04-2050 min
LexitectureEpisode 62: Plague FarmIn this episode, Amy gets topical with "plague" and Ryan pays his bills with "farm". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts...
2020-04-0654 min
LexitectureEpisode 61: Inertia DeviceIn this episode, Amy puts things together and then keeps them like that with "inertia" and Ryan connects logos and fantasy with "device". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on...
2020-03-2329 min
LexitectureEpisode 60: Blizzard SarcophagusIn this episode, Amy wonders about using rocks to dissolve bodies with "sarcophagus" and Ryan gets knocked around by Canadian winter with "blizzard". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on...
2020-03-0937 min
LexitectureEpisode 59: Swear MethodIn this episode, Amy wonders about tightening up the soul through science with "method" and Ryan ponders the profane and pious with "swear". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on...
2020-02-2434 min
LexitectureEpisode 58: Cartoon CartonIn this episode, Ryan is all alone, wondering about why nobody watches Saturday morning cartons with "cartoon". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher...
2020-02-1012 min
LexitectureEpisode 57: Argue PioneerIn this episode, Amy talks about lots of eyes and lots of light with "argue" and Ryan trudges along with peons and pawns with "pioneer". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to...
2020-01-2732 min
LexitectureEpisode 56: Danger GooseIn this episode, Amy talks silliness with "goose" and Ryan trembles at the power of the powerful with "danger". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple...
2020-01-1339 min
LexitectureEpisode 55: Pie PovertyIn this episode, Amy wonders about bird hoarders with "pie" and Ryan wonders about viper eggs with "poverty". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts...
2019-12-1644 min
LexitectureEpisode 54: LexitectureIn this episode, Amy is all on her lonesome and takes the opportunity to delve into the story and words behind our name: "Lexitecture". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to...
2019-12-0216 min
LexitectureEpisode 53: A Superfluity of Varmint Integrity (Feat. Helen Zaltzman!)In this super special episode, the one and only Helen Zaltzman (of The Allusionist and other wonderful podcasts) joins us to talk about collective nouns for animals (and hermits?), Amy stays untouched and whole with "integrity" and Ryan goes this way and that with "varmint". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word o...
2019-11-181h 04
LexitectureEpisode 52: Majestical ToastIn this episode, Amy goes old school with "majestical" and Ryan dries out a torrent with "toast". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, P...
2019-11-0457 min
LexitectureEpisode 51: Fast PancakeIn this episode, Amy discovers the best eponym of all time with "pancake" and Ryan goes quickly and not at all with "fast". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! We also do a q...
2019-10-211h 07
LexitectureEpisode 50: Fancy TrepanningIn this episode, Amy worries about many holes with "trepanning" and Ryan thinks about Tolkein and 18th century cookery books with "fancy". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google P...
2019-10-0744 min
LexitectureEpisode 49: Listener Wordstravaganza!In this episode, Amy is away and Ryan forgets the word "cognate" while looking into listener-suggested words like "rigorous", "vociferous", "phony" and "lake". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us o...
2019-09-2319 min
LexitectureEpisode 48: Fake BeadsIn this episode, Amy polishes raptor beaks with "fake" and Ryan makes offers and commands with "bead". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, P...
2019-09-0949 min
LexitectureEpisode 47: Curfew, InterruptedIn this episode, Amy breaks things in pieces with "interrupt" and Ryan tends to the last embers with "curfew". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple P...
2019-08-2645 min
LexitectureEpisode 46: Kempt Chesterfield SpeedIn this incredibly special, super exciting episode, wording class hero Susie Dent (of Countdown/8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown fame) chats in a gruntled, shevelled fashion about orphaned negatives, Amy wonders about velocity with "speed" and Ryan marvels at Canadian furniture marketing with "chesterfield". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, o...
2019-08-1243 min
LexitectureEpisode 45: Ham BastardIn this episode, Amy admires Catalonian legs with "ham" and Ryan wonders about the legitimacy of wizards with "bastard". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple P...
2019-07-2955 min
LexitectureEpisode 44: Computer BuskerIn this episode, Amy does some complicated math with "computer" and Ryan wonders about pretend piracy with "busker". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, S...
2019-07-1542 min
The History of Ancient Greece092 The End of an Era (Part II)In this episode, we discuss the years 430 and 429 BC of the Peloponnesian War, including a failed Spartan invasion of Zakynthos and Acarnania, Phormio's naval victories at Rhium and Naupactus, an Athenian debacle at Spartolos, the end of the siege of Potidaea, the death of Pericles and Phormio, and a Thracian invasion of Macedonia. Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2019/05/092-end-of-era-part-ii.html Intro by Ryan Paulsen of Lexitecture Website: http://www.lexitecture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lexitecture/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexitecture and https://twitter.com/PRyanPaulse
2019-05-131h 33