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Following On Cricket Collective - England's T20 World Cup Chances; England Into The World Cup Semi-Finals + Paul Farbrace & Peter Moores Interviews!Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 65 run win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch and debate how far they can go at the T20 World Cup early next year. The Times' Cricket Reporter Lizzie Ammon joins the show to give us the latest from the Women's World Cup, as England book their place in the semi-finals, and New Zealand are unlucky with the Colombo washouts. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace reflects on their first season back in Division One, and discusses how English Cricket can...

2025-10-221h 13

Riding the Waves of A Lifetime Navigator Gas: On Ammonia-Fueled Shipping, Partnerships & Fleet ExpansionNavigator Gas: On Ammonia-Fueled Shipping, Partnerships & Fleet Expansion Thursday, August 7, 2025 Featuring: Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link. In this episode of Capital Link's Trending News webinar, Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas, discusses the company's recent joint venture with Ammon Maritime to construct two new ammonia-fueled vessels. He explained that the vessels will be dual-fuel, capable of using traditional fuel or biofuel, but primarily burning ammonia as fuel for the first five years. The project, which received a 90 million Norwegian kroner grant from the Norwegian government, is expected to be...

2025-08-0720 min

C-Suite Market Update Navigator Gas: On Ammonia-Fueled Shipping, Partnerships & Fleet ExpansionNavigator Gas: On Ammonia-Fueled Shipping, Partnerships & Fleet Expansion Thursday, August 7, 2025 Featuring: Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link. In this episode of Capital Link's Trending News webinar, Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas, discusses the company's recent joint venture with Ammon Maritime to construct two new ammonia-fueled vessels. He explained that the vessels will be dual-fuel, capable of using traditional fuel or biofuel, but primarily burning ammonia as fuel for the first five years. The project, which received a 90 million Norwegian kroner grant from the Norwegian government, is expected to be...

2025-08-0720 min

Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan | Daily Bible Recap Project | Catholic Ascension + Prayers |Day 154 One Year Bible Read AlongSummary of 2 Chronicles 19-20: In 2 Chronicles 19-20, the focus remains on the reign of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. Jehoshaphat returns to Jerusalem after his alliance with Ahab, and Jehu the seer confronts him, rebuking him for assisting the wicked. However, Jehoshaphat remains committed to following the Lord and takes steps to bring spiritual reformation to Judah. He appoints judges in the land, charging them to judge with integrity and fear God. In chapter 20, Jehoshaphat faces a significant challenge as a coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to wage war against Judah. Alarmed, Jehoshaphat...

2025-06-0409 min

Amissville Baptist Church 2 Samuel 13:1-39: The Wicked, the Fool, and Their KingJoin us as pastor Peter Witkowski examines the story of Tamar's abuse and Ammon's murder. This narrative reveals that if we facilitate sin, surrender to our passions, and suspend justice, we and our loved ones will not find life but weeping and desolation.

2025-04-0659 min

The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik Podcast von Agora Strategy Episode 27: Disruption: Deals & DrohungenIn dem Agora Strategy Group Geopolitik-Podcast „The Future of Power“ lädt Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO), monatlich Entscheidungsträger aus Diplomatie; Wirtschaft; Politik und Militär ein, um aktuelle geopolitische Entwicklungen zu diskutieren. Über die Einflüsse dieser zu informieren und fundierte Entscheidungsgrundlagen zu schaffen, ist der Kern dieses Projekts. Diesen Monat teilen zwei in-house Experten des Agora Strategy Institutes, Botschafter a.D. Dr. Peter Ammon und Dr. Cornelius Adebahr, ihre Analysen! In der 27ten Folge unseres Podcasts sprechen Dr. Blenk und Botschafter a.D. Dr. Ammon sowie Dr. Adebahr über die aktuellen Entwicklungen in den USA und die Ef...

2025-03-251h 09

The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik Podcast von Agora Strategy Episode 26: Control Center Kremlin: Strategy, War and the Global ChessboardIn the Agora Strategy Group geopolitics podcast “The Future of Power”, Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO) invites decision-makers from diplomacy, business, politics and the military to discuss current geopolitical developments on a monthly basis. The goal of this project is to provide information about the influences of these developments and to create a sound basis for decision-making. In this 26th episode Dr. Timo Blenk speaks with Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about the war in Ukraine, Sino-Russian cooperation and a possible Western answer. The most important topics of the month:

2025-02-071h 09

The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik Podcast von Agora Strategy Episode 25: Is Autocracy Winning? Eight geopolitical risks to watchIn dem Agora Strategy Geopolitik-Podcast „The Future of Power“ lädt Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO), monatlich Entscheidungsträger aus Diplomatie; Wirtschaft; Politik und Militär ein, um aktuelle geopolitische Entwicklungen zu diskutieren. Über die Einflüsse dieser zu informieren und fundierte Entscheidungsgrundlagen zu schaffen, ist der Kern dieses Projekts. Diesen Monat war Dr. Elli Pohlkamp, Leiterin des Agora Strategy Institutes und Director bei der Agora Strategy Group, zu Gast! In der 25. Folge unseres Podcasts diskutieren Dr. Blenk und Dr. Pohlkamp die Frage "Is Autocracy winning?". Sie beleuchten die geopolitischen Risiken, die Unternehmen im Jahr 2025 im Blick behalten sollten...

2025-01-2753 min

The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik Podcast von Agora Strategy Episode 24: Zwischen den Schlagzeilen: Konflikte, Kommunikation & KoalitionenIn dem Agora Strategy Group Geopolitik-Podcast „The Future of Power“ lädt Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO), monatlich Entscheidungsträger aus Diplomatie; Wirtschaft; Politik und Militär ein, um aktuelle geopolitische Entwicklungen zu diskutieren. Über die Einflüsse dieser zu informieren und fundierte Entscheidungsgrundlagen zu schaffen, ist der Kern dieses Projekts. Diesen Monat war Herr Stefan Kornelius, Leiter des Politk-Ressort der Süddeutsche Zeitung, zu Gast! In der 24ten Folge unseres Podcasts sprechen Dr. Blenk und Herr Kornelius über die Hintergründe der aktuellen Schlagzeilen! Die wichtigsten Themen des Monats USA – Großmacht ohne Richtung?: Selb...

2024-12-1748 min

Manna For Breakfast with Bill Martin Ezekiel 24-26 | 1 Peter 2Ezekiel - Parable of the Boiling Pot, Death of Ezekiel's Wife is a Sign; Judgment on Gentile Nations: Ammon, Edom, Philistia; Judgment on Tyre. 1 Peter - As Newborn Babes, As Living Stones, Honor Authority, Christ is Our Example.

2024-11-2330 min $Kingdom Divided \$

Kingdom Divided "Bell Lands" (Sword Chronicle)KD Belllands 93 Siobhan requests a private meeting with Autumn Walsh, who arrives by palanquin to Windbreak to discuss recent developments surrounding Whitestar. Post-Saffron Wars, Imperial troops have encircled Bridgevale under the guise of being wounded, though their true purpose is monitoring Whitestar. Smaller clans are moving into Silveroak, and while Imperial forces haven’t occupied the Imperial Bank, they’ve set up customs checks.Autumn informs Siobhan that Ammon Henge left Ashmore over 25 days ago, after attending Orii’s funeral at Windbreak. Siobhan reveals that Ammon is being implicated in an assassination attempt on the King of Bells and Duches...

2024-09-092h 07 $Kingdom Divided \$

Kingdom Divided "Bell Lands" (Sword Chronicle)KD Belllands 92 In Game #92, the adventuring party faces escalating political tensions and dangers as they navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and impending conflict. The session begins with the group taking paid boats to their next destination, leaving behind Sovereign, Layla, and Julien for various personal and protective reasons. Upon arrival at the docks, they spot Lady Sassy Hands (Jessica Vander Hoven) alongside an older man directing people, signaling the presence of familiar but potentially hostile forces. Caden also notices Philip Montague, squire to Leon Blackwood, suspiciously leaving with a large trunk, raising further concerns.The group is soon...

2024-08-123h 40 $Ba\'al Busters Broadcast$

Ba'al Busters Broadcast Ammon's Fables: Some Highly Controversial Insights into Ancient Greek of the New TestamentGET COMMERCIAL FREE PODCASTS and Exclusive Content: Become a Patron. https://Patreon.com/DisguisetheLimitsMy Clean Source Creatine-HCL Use Coupon Code FANFAVORITE for 5% Offhttps://www.semperfryllc.com/store/p126/CreatineHCL.htmlSigned Copies of my book:https://www.semperfryllc.com/store/p93/Priestcraft%3A_Beyond_Babylon_%28Signed_Copy%29.htmlAmazon: Priestcraft: Beyond Babylon is getting Great Feedback! 8.5x11 Paperback, Hardcover, & Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNGX53L7/Barnes & Noble: Priestcraft: Beyond Babylon 416 pages, and ebook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144402176KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/priestcraft-beyond-babylon...

2024-06-232h 09

2024-06-0409 min

Next Steps Bible Reading Podcast May 20II Samuel 9 - David's kindness to Mephibosheth II Samuel 10 - David Defeats Ammon and Syria Psalm 101 - I will walk with integrity; A Psalm of David Acts 12 - James killed and Peter imprisoned Peter is rescued; the death of Herod

2024-05-2011 min

The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik Podcast von Agora Strategy The Future of Power - Der Geopolitik-Podcast von Agora StrategyIn dieser Folge spricht Dr. Timo Blenk mit Dr. Peter Ammon, ehemaliger deutscher Diplomat und Staatssekretär im Auswärtigen Amt, über die anstehenden Wahlen in den USA und die außenpolitischen und wirtschaftlichen Entwicklungen des internationalen Schwergewichtes. Dabei geht es unter anderem um aktuelle Entwicklungen im Wahlkampf, die transatlantische Sicherheitsarchitektur, die neue Strategie der USA - „Weaponization of Everything“ - sowie die Konsequenzen der amerikanischen Entwicklungen für europäische Unternehmen und Politik.

2024-01-3043 min

Manna For Breakfast with Bill Martin Ezekiel 24-26 | 1 Peter 2Ezekiel - The Seige of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's Wife Dies, Prophecy Against Ammon, Prophecy Against Edom, Prophecy Against Philistia, Prophecy Against Tyre 2 Peter - False Prophets and Teachers

2023-11-2530 min

Building your house on the word from God God promises the land to Abraham. Destruction of the Amorites when their cup of iniquity is full.Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney ... God's promise to Abraham: Genesis 12 1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. (both Jews and Gentiles) 4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken u...

2023-10-0131 min

Yours, Mine, & Theirs Podcast 119: Jeepers Croupiers"I spent the entire film thinking that Keith Moon and Peter Townsend framed Roger Rabbit." Ammon's back to discuss June release movies from across the decades! He wouldn't be Ammon unless he themed these suckers together, so get ready for Midsummer Noir everyone! "I mean I had the Croupier bed sheets." "Have you noticed they don't even say "Merry Christmas," they say "Happy Christmas" because of their war on Merry." 0:00 -- Intro 11:00 -- The Cheap Detective 43:51 -- Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1.27:29 -- Croupier 1.47:47 -- Contact information 1.51:32 -- Awards and rankings 2.45:11 -- Future business 2:51:16 -- Outro, and outtakesHey! Be sure to watch ...

2023-08-022h 52

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast S10 E32: Delaware State of the Arts - Serafin EnsembleThis week on Delaware State of the Arts Podcast, Kaitlin Ammon interviews Kate Ransom, the artistic director and violinist of Serafin Ensemble, about the group’s two upcoming performances in November. After a discussion about chamber music and an introduction to the artists who will be playing in the November performances, Ammon and Ransom dive into what pieces attendees will hear at each of the performances. Tune in to hear how the addition of guest harpsichordist Gabriel Benton allows the Serafin Ensemble to explore Baroque era music in a new way and to learn what Ransom’s favorite thing to d...

2023-07-1722 min

2023-06-0409 min

Gospel Feast Ep. 79: The Fall of the Arrogant Houses of ManThe Lord is no respecter of persons. He will accept any who will come to Him and learn His ways. The Lord is also a righteous judge and is stuck with the burden of dealing with those who repeatedly will not listen. Israel has had many outrageous enemies. It is illuminating to note that the Lord is most annoyed with the children of men when they kick a brother who is down. The Lord believes in callings and family and it enrages Him when families do not support each other in their callings given from His hand. Men are...

2023-03-2040 min

ScriptureStream Genesis, Part 10[NOTE: Unfortunately, we had a wireless microphone die during this class, so there is a couple minutes of silence that have been cut from this recording at around the 8:30 mark. Sorry about that!] Genesis 17 Genesis 17:1-8 - God repeats His covenant with Abraham and changes his name: Abram: exalted father Abraham: father of a multitude Genesis 17:9-14 – All males commanded to be circumcised as a sign from God. Genesis 17:15-22 – God blesses Sarai and says she will be the mother of nations. God changes Sarai’s name to Sarah. The change is very minor but reinforces the fa...

2023-01-1139 min

Acts Kota Kemuning Living The Supernatural Life (Part 8) - The Stones Will Cry Out - Power of Praise | Pr Kenneth Chin37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediat...

2023-01-0858 min

Central Christian Podcast Acts - Week 45Acts 15:1 ESV But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." Acts 15:2-4 ESV 2 And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. 3 So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and...

2022-07-3144 min

Yours, Mine, & Theirs Podcast 91: Dear Evan Rachel WoodSaturday, July 9, 2022 "That party was like you got shot in the face with a shotgun of party.""She Peter principled because of Peter Parker." Richard's back to talk about the movie genre assigned to him! And it looks like *checks notes* he was assigned 21st century musical movies! Hey wait, is that just a little too perfect? No, it's plain perfect. 0:00 -- Intro (minor live event recap)6:33 -- Moulin Rouge!42:02 -- Across the Universe1.11:33 -- Dear Evan Hansen1.40:08 -- Contact information1.42:32 -- Awards and ran...

2022-07-242h 31

Growing Christians Ministries Judges 10< >TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSTola and Jair Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)There is a limit to God's patience.There is no limit to God's love.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONDon't make God your last resort.QUESTIONSTola was a judge of Israel. From whom or what did he save Israel?Who was Jair? How do we know that he was well-to-do?

2021-11-1200 min

Word Matters 'Sneaked' vs. 'Snuck'When is it 'sneaked' and when is it 'snuck'? And how about 'dreamed' vs. 'dreamt'? 'Creeped'/'crept'?It's Irregular Verbs Week here on Word Matters.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Our podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp. To receive 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-11-0311 min

Word Matters The Etymology of InsultsHow did 'snake-oil salesman' become a term for a swindler? It's a complex story.How was 'asshat' formed? It's about what you'd expect.Today we're getting into the intricacies of vulgarities.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-10-2718 min

Word Matters How Words Are Dropped from the DictionaryWe talk all the time about how words are entered. But what about the ones that fall away? How are those decisions made? Let's get into it.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. For more information, please visit: ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-10-2016 min

Word Matters Words Named After Real PeopleYou know that old cliche, "When they look up X in the dictionary, they'll see your picture"? Well, for these folks, that saying is true. Today we're talking eponyms.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-10-1312 min

Word Matters Taking an Ax—or Axe?—to the 'Podium' vs. 'Lectern' DebateToday we're looking at two of the English language's most persistent questions. First, is there an actual difference between 'ax' and 'axe'? What's up with that? Then, the great debate continues to rage over what can be called a 'podium' and what is a 'lectern.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-10-0617 min

Word Matters What's a folk etymology?The English language 1) is not logical, and 2) loves to hold onto its mistakes. Enter folk etymology, or, attempts to apply logic to the language, and the mistakes that took root.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Our podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp. To receive 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersOur podcast is sponsored by Somfy. Learn more about Somfy powered, motorized window coverings by visiting somfysystems.com/podcast

2021-09-2912 min

Word Matters 'Possum' or 'Opossum'?This week we finally address it: the two spellings of everyone's favorite North American marsupial.Plus, we do a deep dive on 'staycation' and various other leisure-related portmanteaus!Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-09-2222 min

Word Matters How We Approach Compound WordsWe're back to the mailbag this week with two great user questions:What makes a compound word worthy of dictionary entry?Is there one correct way to spell 'yay'?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-09-1519 min

Word Matters How Language Evolves (with Grammar Girl)We're joined this week by Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her show Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's sponsor is BetterHelp. Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-09-0823 min

Christ Church (Moscow, ID)Of Lords and Laughter INTRODUCTIONSarah only calls Abraham “lord” one time in recorded history. “Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age; and Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Therefore Sarah laughed within herself saying, ‘After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?’” (Gen. 18:11-12). This ought to catch our attention. Why use Sarah as the example of submission? And why appeal to her address of Abraham as “lord?” This isn’t exactly Sarah’s shining moment. What is Peter doing with this reference?When God appeared with two angels on the plains of Mam...

2021-09-0544 min

Leveraging Thought Leadership An Overview of the First Year as Head of Thought Leadership | Tammy Ammon | 338Ever wondered what it was like to be the Director of Thought Leadership for a major corporation? Many organizations don't define their thought leadership role at creation, leaving the shaping of those responsibilities up to the first person to take the position. That's a tough job! To better understand the first few months in such a role, we turn to Tammy Ammon, Senior Director of Thought Leadership at Acxiom. Acxiom is a corporation that strives to ethically use data and technology to fuel meaningful connections between brands and the people who love them. Like m...

2021-09-0527 min

Word Matters The Brothers Merriam: An IntroductionLast week we told you about our irascible forefather Noah Webster. But where does the "Merriam" factor in? Here's the story of George and Charles Merriam, the brothers who took Webster's work and brought it to the world stage.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's sponsor is BetterHelp. Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

2021-08-1818 min

Word Matters Who was this Webster guy, anyway?Dictionary writer. Spelling reformer. Lovable crank?Meet our ancestor—and the father of American English—Noah Webster.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's sponsor is BetterHelp. Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-08-1119 min

Word Matters All About Subject-Verb AgreementMost of the time, the subject of a sentence and its verb get along just fine. But when they don't, they can be just a tiny bit... wildly confusing. We'll try to clear up the trickiest subject-verb situations for you.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. Today's podcast is sponsored by Somfy. Learn more about Somfy powered motorized window coverings, or connect with a Somfy dealer in your area to get a customized quote for y...

2021-08-0413 min

Word Matters The Invention of 'Introvert' (with Science Diction)We're joined this week by Johanna Mayer and Chris Egusa from the Science Diction podcast to discuss the psychological origins of the word 'introvert'!Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Science Diction is a production of Science Friday and WNYC.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-07-2826 min

Word Matters The Political 'Dog Whistle': Loud and ClearFirst: what does it mean when someone in politics is accused of sounding a 'dog whistle'? And why does the canine metaphor continue in the term 'red meat'?Then: aces are wild as we explore some of the words and phrases from the card table.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-07-2121 min

Word Matters Is 'vice versa' changing? & More Listener QuestionsWe're back to the mailbag this week with some of our favorite recent inquiries!Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-07-1414 min

Word Matters The Story of a Trending WordWhen a lot of people look up the same word on our site at the same time, we generally know one thing: something happened, somewhere. So we do a little research, and then that research becomes one of the most enduring M-W features: Trend Watch. Here's the story of how we started tracking the stories.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

2021-07-0723 min

Word Matters A Totally Original History of 'Stereotype'What do French printing presses have to do with overused phrases and unfair opinions? We'll look at how the word 'stereotype' got so... stereo-y. Then, we'll answer the age-old question: is there a difference between someone being your 'colleague' and being your 'coworker'?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-06-3023 min

Word Matters Is it 'pled' or 'pleaded'?It's one of the biggest questions we get: Is there one "correct" past tense of the verb 'plead'? We'll get into its various legalities. Also: why do some technical words get used in general language, while others are forever stuck in their specific lanes?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-06-2318 min

Word Matters What is a word's 'first known use'?Finding the first time a word was ever used: seems pretty simple, right? All you have to do is read everything ever written, and then write down where you first saw it. And then hope that it wasn't used for years in speech before ever being written down (it pretty much always was). Then you get to do the same for every other word. Like we said, easy.Today we're getting into the inexact, exacting science of finding a word's earliest use.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski....

2021-06-1628 min

Word Matters Different Words for the Same ThingIs a simple task "doable," or would you consider it "feasible"? Is it different to "buy" something than it is to "purchase" it? Is this description "readable" or merely "legible"?This week we're looking at what happens when English pulls words from different roots, but uses them in similar ways. Then, we find out how the 'jay' got into 'jaywalking.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp...

2021-06-0924 min

Word Matters The Words We MispronounceAre we language professionals? Certainly. Does that mean we pronounce every word perfectly? Oh, not even close. Today we'll get into the words that we, the lexicographers, still struggle to say, as well as the joy of learning a word from reading it.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

2021-06-0220 min

Word Matters The Language of Spy and Detective StoriesShadowy spies, brilliant detectives, danger and action. The language of spy and mystery thrillers has always been a source of captivation for readers, sometimes even affecting the world of spycraft itself. This week we'll look at the contributions and popularizations of some of the genre's biggest names.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-05-2616 min

Word Matters Is it 'further' or 'farther'?Further and farther. They're one letter apart; how different could they be? Well, we regret to inform you that English is at it again. Also, let's get into another linguistic curiosity: how did we end up with the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-05-1914 min

Word Matters 40. A 'Wicked' Good EpisodeHow did 'wicked' become THE New England signifier? We'll look into that, along with some more questions from readers.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-05-1226 min

Word Matters 39. A Lexical History of 'Jazz'When it comes to defining an entire musical genre, especially one with as many forms and perspectives as jazz, the work can get pretty tricky. Even the word itself has a long and sometimes controversial history. Today we'll look at the story of jazz, from the language's point of view.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy P...

2021-05-0526 min

Word Matters 38. What Is a Learner's Dictionary?Wait, shouldn't every dictionary be a learner's dictionary? Technically, sure. But today we're discussing a specific resource: Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's English Dictionary, which was designed and written directly for people coming to English from another language. Here's the story of that book and how it changed how our other definitions were written.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

2021-04-2822 min

Word Matters 37. Can You End a Sentence with a Preposition?It's one of the most notorious grammar peeves in the entire English language: the commandment that one shall not ever end a sentence with a preposition. But is it actually a rule that holds up? Hmm...Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-04-2119 min

Word Matters 36. On Jane Austen's Use of 'Condescension'We're going back to our inbox this week to answer some of your most pressing concerns. Such as: what did 'condescension' mean in the work of Jane Austen? Why does 'brilliant' mean "smart"? And what is it about the letter 'S' that strikes fear into a lexicographer's heart?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at ht...

2021-04-1418 min

Word Matters 35. 'Fewer' vs. 'Less'You might've seen the sign at the grocery store: "12 items or less." Depending on what you've been taught, you might also have considered the sign a grave grammatical sin. Today we'll look at one of the most popular "rules" in the English language. Plus, is there a difference between being 'uninterested' and being 'disinterested'?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/matters

2021-04-0727 min

Word Matters 34. What Is a 'Retronym'?You probably encounter them all the time: new words created to describe the older version of a thing. (Like an acoustic guitar. Or skim milk.) Let's talk about them. Then, we'll check in on the English language's former 27th letter: &. No, that's not a typo. We're talking about the ampersand. (And how it got that name.)Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

2021-03-3117 min

Word Matters 33. Tracing the Origins of Famous PhrasesWe're catching up on our email! This week, we answer some listener questions about the murky origins of two famous idioms.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/matters to receive a free month of unlimited access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-03-2414 min

Word Matters 32. The Story of the Backward IndexStrange but true: in the basement of our Springfield office, we have a file of 315,000 words typed in reverse. Why would anyone want (or do) such a thing? We'll explain.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/mattersto receive a free month of unlimited access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

2021-03-1711 min

Word Matters 31. Why Is It Called an 'Adam's Apple'?The Adam's apple: it's neither an apple nor is it possessed exclusively by people named Adam. We'll talk about why that is, plus another linguistic conundrum: how did 'physician' become a word for "doctor" while 'physicist' stayed in the realm of matter and energy?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/mattersto receive a free month of unlimited access.

2021-03-1017 min

Word Matters 30. How We Wrote Our Bilingual DictionariesWe're going deep on dictionary lore this week! Listen in for an interview with editor Peter Sokolowski on how we wrote our French and Spanish bilingual dictionaries.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/mattersto receive a free month of unlimited access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

2021-03-0320 min

Word Matters 29. There Is No Such Thing as "The Dictionary"No, we don't mean that we've been ghosts this whole time. (Or do we?)What we're saying is we are not "the" dictionary. We're just one among many, all with their own aims and procedures and standards. We'll explain.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/mattersto receive a free month of unlimited access.See Pr...

2021-02-2418 min

Word Matters 28. The Onomatopoeia EpisodeO-N-O-M-A-T-O-P-O-E-I-A. The forming of a word in imitation of a sound.First, we'll look at some words that first described a sound (like pop, or buzz) that then went on to describe completely different things (like pop, or buzz). Then, we'll get into the phenomenon known as back-formation, or, the creation of a word by the alteration of an existing word (like burgle from burglar). It leaves some people feeling less than gruntled.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.

2021-02-1726 min

Word Matters 27. What's the Longest Word in the Dictionary?This episode is all about dictionary myths and mysteries. Is the longest word the one you think it is? Probably not. Are some words harder to define than others? Undoubtedly. Are there multiple philosophies on how to even write a definition in the first place? You'll find out.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/matters to receive a...

2021-02-1015 min

Purpose Without Apology Worship Series, Part 2: Why Worship MattersGuiding Scripture: Psalm 95:6 - “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;” (NIV)Okay, we know what worship is, but now the question is, why is it important? Why should we make it a priority in our lives? Are there levels of worship, and if so, how do we go deeper in our worship experience with God?Worship is what we were created to do.1 Peter 2:9 - “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him w...

2021-02-0935 min

Word Matters How do you pronounce 'often'?First, we examine the common word 'often.' Is one way of saying it more correct than the other? And does the English language delight in making us distrust our eyes and ears? Then, we look into the language of getting out of a rut and the difference between getting "on track" vs. "untracked."Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/matters...

2021-02-0321 min

Word Matters 25. New Words in the DictionaryLanguage never rests, and neither do we. In January 2021, Merriam-Webster added 520 new words and definitions to the dictionary. In this special episode, editors Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski break down the new additions.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Read more about this new batch of words here.Today's podcast is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/wordmatters or text "word" to 500-500 to start your free 30 day trial.See Privacy Po...

2021-01-2732 min

Word Matters 24. Questions from YouWe're going back to our mailbag this week for another round of our listeners' most vexing, irksome, and esoteric linguistic concerns.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Today's podcast is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/wordmatters or text "word" to 500-500 to start your free 30 day trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-01-2027 min

Word Matters 23. How the Ladybug Got Its NameEtymology meets entomology this week (at last!) as we dive into just how the ladybug got its name. Then, we look at the curious, similar pairing of the words 'transmissible' and 'transmittable.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2021-01-1317 min

Word Matters 22. Words That Are Their Own OppositesHow is it possible that a word like 'oversight' can refer to both watchful care and an inadvertent error? Why didn't someone stop this and bring order to the English language? Today we discuss the linguistic oddities known as contronyms. (Or auto-antonyms. Or Janus words. There's a long list.) Then, we'll try to untangle the strange and twisting path of the words 'iniquity' and 'inequity.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy...

2021-01-0627 min

Word Matters 21. Oops: Words Born Out of MistakesSome words are borrowed from elsewhere. Some are created for a purpose. Others are, well, a bit of an accident. Today we're looking at the times English made a mistake, but recovered from it quickly. Then, we'll figure out the legitimacy of a word that annoys many: the troublesome 'enormity.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-12-1622 min

Word Matters 20. Is it a '180' or a '360'?We start this week in the rough-and-tumble world of politics (yikes!) with an analysis of the phrase "throw someone under a bus." Where's it from? And why a bus? Then, we go to the world of math (double yikes!) to see if there's a linguistic difference between pulling a 180 and pulling a 360.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

2020-12-0918 min

Word Matters 19. The Word of the Year 2020What can the most frequently searched words of the year tell us about 2020? On this special edition, Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski reveal our 2020 Word of the Year, along with 11 more of the words that shaped a year like no other.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-11-3032 min

Word Matters 18. Is 'try and' a proper use? Plus More Listener QuestionsWe're going back to the mailbag for more of our listeners' most pressing and intriguing questions. Plus, we issue our first correction! Exciting!Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-11-2518 min

Word Matters 17. How to Read a Dictionary EntryWhen you read a definition, what do you see? Is one meaning of a word more important than another? Who decides this, anyway? Join us for a deep dive into the myths and mysteries of the dictionary.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-11-1818 min

Word Matters 16. 'Contact' and 'Impact': Acceptable verbs?For many, the term 'bounty hunter' might evoke the Old West (or at the very least, Star Wars). But is it a much newer word than expected? We'll investigate. Then, we look at two of the most-maligned verbs of the past century: 'contact' and 'impact.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-11-1123 min

Word Matters 15. Why are American and British English different?This week is all about spelling. Some attempts to reform it have succeeded. (You've probably noticed that words are spelled differently in the US than in British English.) Others have failed hilariously. (You'll see.) But we're burying the lede; our first topic is that word itself: 'lede.' How did it find its current form? Then, we'll discuss the godfather of American English himself, Noah Webster. (Yes, that's where we got half our name.)Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media....

2020-11-0424 min

Word Matters 14. Everything Is 'Awesome.' Or is it?On a dark and stormy night many years ago in Springfield, Massachusetts, a fake word rose to take its place among the living. Or at least among the pages of our dictionary. Today we're telling the haunting tale of that ghost word. Then, we'll look at a word that (to some) is even scarier: the dreaded 'awesome.'Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

2020-10-2830 min

Word Matters 13. What's up with 'biweekly'? And Other Listener QuestionsYou asked, we answered. This week, we go to the mailbag to look into some of the questions, complaints, and vexing language concerns sent in by you, dear Word Matters listeners.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-10-2116 min

Word Matters 12. A Collection of Obscure Words for People Who Annoy YouIf there's one activity that has bonded English users throughout the centuries, it is the creation of new words to describe those who are unpleasant or otherwise disagreeable. Here's Ammon Shea with some forgotten words you might need when dealing with annoying people.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-10-1409 min

Word Matters 11. Can something be 'very unique'?Most adjectives can be ranked — something can be good, better, or best — but are there some that can't? Are some adjectives already absolute? Does the English language love to confuse and beguile? We'll get into that, plus the tricky usage of _than_ in phrases like "than I" and "than me."Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-10-0722 min

Word Matters How *Not* to Start a SentenceYou've probably, at some point, been taught that there are certain words that should never, ever start a sentence. Today you will learn that this rule is a bunch of hooey. If anything, you should never, ever trust an 18th-century grammarian. After that, we'll look into what exactly is going on, language-wise, when a Top Chef judge says a dish "eats salty." Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

2020-09-3021 min

Word Matters 9. In Defense of 'Like''Like' is a wildly versatile, fascinating word and we're here with guest editor Serenity Carr to give it its due. Seriously. Like, there's nothing wrong with it. Later we'll tackle the story of 'mean', which was a perfectly nice word for centuries before it developed a bit of an attitude.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-09-2324 min

Word Matters 8. A Collection of Obscure Words That Are Pretty Much UselessSometimes, a word falls out of use through no fault of its own. Other times, the blame lands squarely on the word's shoulders. Here's Ammon Shea with a special batch of words that were just too specific or too unnecessary to live.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-09-1609 min

Word Matters 7. 'Matriculate': A Word on the MoveToday we travel to the wide world of sports to ask the question (we assume) everyone's been pondering: how did the word for enrolling in a school start being used to describe the movement of a football down a field? Then, we examine the origins of a word that once took flight, literally.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

2020-09-0919 min

Word Matters 6. Sorry, But Shakespeare Didn't Create That WordOne of the most cherished and enduring myths about the English language is that its vocabulary was largely populated through the genius of a single man: William Shakespeare. Without seeking to diminish the importance of the man who was undeniably influential, we would like to point out that this is just not the case.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

2020-09-0219 min

Word Matters 'Scofflaw' and Inventing Words for MoneyIt's nothing personal, but most of the time, the word you invented won’t make it into the dictionary. Except, on occasion, when it does. Today, we tell the story of one such rule breaker: ‘scofflaw.’ Then, we look at all the various shapes and forms the word ‘mustache’ has taken over the years, before shaving itself down to its current spelling.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

2020-08-2626 min

Hurra Hurra – ein Designpodcast der BURG 09 Hurra Hurra x Hurra Hurra Teamein Designpodcast der BURG All the magic about the HURRA HURRA festival: Das „HURRA HURRA Festival“ zur Designausbildung im 21. Jahrhundert ist das Ergebnis eines interdisziplinären Projektes von Studierenden der BURG Halle und beschäftigt sich mit aktuellen Positionsbestimmungen und Fragestellungen im Design. Wie gestaltet und produziert man ein Festival und welche Rolle spielt dabei das Designstudium? Valena Ammon, Franziska Meister und Alexia von Salomon, Studentinnen der BURG und Teammitglieder des Projektes, sprechen mit Professor Christian Zöllner über Team-Kommunikation, das Davor und Danach und geben einen Einblick in die Gestaltungs-Prozesse rund um das Festival. #designeducation #learnability #sustaina...

2020-08-241h 17

Word Matters How do you even pronounce 'antennae' anyway?After a job well done, you might receive kudos. But today we ask: can you ever receive just one? Or is it just the sound of one hand clapping? Then, we explore a topic that loves to make even the most seasoned English speakers second-guess themselves: Latin plurals.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-08-1925 min

Word Matters A Collection of Obscure Words That You Might Find UsefulFew parts of the English language fascinate its users more than obscure and obsolete words. Today, our in-house collector of errant words Ammon Shea brings us a few words that may have been lost to history, but perhaps might be worth picking up and dusting off.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-08-1410 min

Word Matters Ice Tea and Semantic DriftTerrific. Fantastic. Wonderful. Can we properly use these words without referring to terror, fantasy, or wonder? Today our editors look at one of the most dependable sources of language change: semantic drift. Then, we cool down with a discussion of how ‘ice’ and ‘iced’ function to describe various refreshing beverages.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-08-1326 min

Word Matters 'Irregardless': You Don't Have to Like ItWelcome to Word Matters! In our first episode, we ask a simple but surprisingly complex question: when is a meal supper and when is it dinner? Is there even a difference? Then, we navigate one of English’s most fraught topics. That’s right, we’re talking about the word (yes, WORD) irregardless.Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

2020-08-1224 min

Word Matters Introducing Word MattersFrom the editors at Merriam-Webster, Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who ever loved their English class. Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020-08-0402 min

LINUX Unplugged 283: The Premiere ShellJoe joins Wes to discuss the state of Adobe's Creative Cloud on Linux and why the Fish shell might be your favorite new tool. Plus community news, a reality check on Linux gaming, and some shiny new hardware.Special Guests: Jason Evangelho and Peter Ammon.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Pretty much every recent Windows Phone is now hackableFedora 31 Isn't Expected To Be Delayed After All — Since November the developers behind Fedora Linux had been discussing whether to significantly delay or even cancel Fedora 31 so they could spend around one year wo...

2019-01-091h 10

Church in the Peak Deuteronomy 2 and 3Peter spoke from Deuteronomy 2 and 3 about going to war with God. For a PDF copy of these notes, click here. The story Remember, this is Moses telling the story 2v2. Enough of travelling round the desert, I'm taking you closer, says God. 2vv3-7. Pass through Seir, be in peace 2v18ff. People of Moab and Ammon. God has a plan for each people group. He asks us to live in harmony. Trade and engage with those we meet. 2v28. Pass through Ignore us, there's nothing to see, just a million people walking past. How to react? Ignore Profit Attack ...

2018-04-2233 min