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Oxford LivesOxford Lives - Episode 66 CS Lewis Special with Professor Simon HorobinToday’s guest is Simon Horobin – philologist, author, and Professor of English Language and Literature and Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford. Simon has just written a fascinating account of CS Lewis’s life in Oxford. From undergraduate days at University College to his 29-year tutorial stint at Magdalen, not to mention his many boozy hours spent in the company of the Inklings at the Eagle and Child, Simon paints a fully-rounded picture of the Narnia author's love affair with the city. Expect revelations galore as we present a life both complex and compartmentalised. Links: http...2025-07-251h 06
Wade CenterC.S. Lewis's Oxford w/ Dr. Simon HorobinIn addition to being his teaching home, Oxford was an integral part of C.S. Lewis's life. His drafty rooms in The New Building, his pastoral residence at The Kilns, the trees lining Addison's Walk all shaped the life and writings of C.S. Lewis. Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they go on a tour of C.S. Lewis's Oxford with Dr. Simon Horobin, Professor of English Language & Literature at Magdalen College. Grab a copy of Dr. Horobin's book here.2025-06-1733 min
Eloise in OxoniaEpisode 10: EvensongSend us a textThis episode unfolds at a springtime scholars' garden party on historic college grounds, where trimmed hedges, buzzing bees, and eccentric academics set the scene for a day steeped in beauty and introspection. A line from C.S. Lewis—“Imagination is the organ of meaning”—echoes through the narrative, guiding a quiet journey from lighthearted conversation to a deeper, more haunting experience. Professor Simon Horobin describes the legacy of C.S. Lewis in Oxford. An immersive blend of literary musings, seasonal imagery, and subtle emotion, this episode finds Eloise searching for her pl...2025-05-1924 min
MythmakersC.S. Lewis's OxfordToday on Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined by Professor Simon Horobin who has stepped into C.S. Lewis's shoes at Magdalen College, Oxford, and now he has written a beautiful book detailing Lewis's relationship with the iconic city. Join us as he discusses with Julia the peculiarities of college life in Oxford, the move to Cambridge later in life, Headington and the Kilns, as well as C.S. Lewis as a poet. The discussion ends off by venturing through the wardrobe into different fantasy lands…
Simon's book is available for purchase at https://bodleianshop.co.uk...2024-11-0741 min
The PugcastC. S. Lewis, Oxford Don: An Interview with Dr. Simon HorobinThe Pugs continue their adventure in Oxford with an interview with Dr. Simon Horobin, the man behind the recently released book C. S. Lewis's Oxford. Dr. Horobin is an authority in medieval literature and teaches at Magdalen College. The Pugs joined Dr. Horobin in his room at Magdalen, not for from the rooms where Lewis taught and met with the Inklings. The conversation was rich and covers a lot of ground. Enjoy!
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The Theology PugcastC. S. Lewis, Oxford Don: An Interview with Dr. Simon HorobinThe Pugs continue their adventure in Oxford with an interview with Dr. Simon Horobin, the man behind the recently released book ‘C. S. Lewis's Oxford’. Dr. Horobin is an authority in medieval literature and teaches at Magdalen College. The Pugs joined Dr. Horobin in his room at Magdalen, not for from the rooms where Lewis taught and met with the Inklings. The conversation was rich and covers a lot of ground. Enjoy!
Order C. S. Lewis's Oxford: https://a.co/d/05QZ0wdj
Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www...2024-07-2259 min
Seen & Unseen Aloud15th July 2024: Myth maketh meaning; the Disneyfication of the monasteries and mistake make us humanIn the second of our Summer episodes, Simon Horobin unpacks CS Lewis's assertion that great stories allow ideas to be experienced rather than merely thought about; James Cary explores the Disneyfication of the Monasteries in Shardlake and Sylvianne Aspray asserts that it's our mistakes that set us apart from the machines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1523 min
Fantasy LiteratureJ.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a PhilologistA talk by Professor Simon Horobin on Tolkien's long-standing career and interest in philology as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. A talk by Professor Simon Horobin on Tolkien's long-standing career and interest in philology. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and hosted by Exeter College and the Faculty of English.2023-12-1149 minSeen & Unseen Aloud27th November 2023: a Faith museum; the Screwtape Letters and dinner in AmmanIn this week's episode, we get a guided tour of some impactful exhibits as Robert Wright visits the UK's only Faith Museum, in Bishop Auckland, and hears how its funder hopes to inspire reflection on the divine; 60 years after its author’s death, The Screwtape Letters image of hell as an unscrupulous business is still relevant. Simon Horobin tells how C.S. Lewis came to author the influential bestseller; and dining in a different culture lets Belle Tindall contemplate struggle and belonging across the heartlands of the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2732 min
Philosophy for AllThe Inspiration Behind C.S Lewis' Narnia (w/ Oxford Scholar Dr. Simon Horobin)Send us a textIn this exclusive interview, we delve into the literary influences behind C.S. Lewis' beloved 'Chronicles of Narnia' with Oxford Professor Dr. Simon Horobin. Gain valuable insights into the origins of Narnia and the inspirations that shaped this iconic fantasy world. Discover C.S. Lewis' writing influences, the role of Oxford University in his creative process, and the connections between Narnia and classic literature. Don't miss this engaging discussion with an expert on C.S. Lewis and the influences that brought Narnia to life.Support the show--------------------------...2023-11-0207 min
Not by the PlaybookSoften Up Hard LadEngland played Scotland this week to celebrate the 150th anniversary of football's oldest international fixture. As is tradition when England play away, sections of Hampden Park in Glasgow were adorned with the flag of St George. For the diehard fans they're a display of patriotism, but for artist Corbin Shaw they're the basis of his work. Instead of displaying the names of English football teams, Corbin's flags have phrases like "Soften up, hard lad" as he aims to challenge the sports aggressively macho culture. He's been telling us about how his families life-long love of Sheffield United has inspired...2023-09-1623 min
MythmakersAn Evening with the Inklings - Meet the Inklings ExpertsToday’s episode of Mythmakers is part one of a four-part special deep dive into four of the legendary Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, represented by Colin Duriez, CS Lewis by Professor Simon Horobin, Owen Barfield by his grandson of the same name, and Charles Williams by Alicia Smith. These discussions took place at our Inklings evening at Merton College in Oxford, during our in-person course.
This first part is our introduction to these four significant Inklings as we speak to our esteemed guests who represent each of them.
For more information on our guests, vi...2023-08-3130 minPhilosophy for AllThe Most Reluctant Convert: Who Was C.S. Lewis. (w/ Dr. Simon Horobin)Send us a textC.S. Lewis is one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century. In this interview with Dr. Simon Horobin, I discuss who C.S. Lewis was, his key ideas and contributions to the world. Dr. Simon Horobin is a leading scholar of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford. He has a book coming out on C.S. Lewis in the foreseeable future. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me...2023-08-2757 min
Jack To The FutureEpisode 24- The Future of CelebrationsWhat is the future of celebrations?
The final episode in Season 1 of Jack To The Future, Episode 24, The Future of Celebrations marks the 1 year Anniversary of the Jack To The Future podcast and what better way to celebrate than by talking about what the future may hold when it comes to birthdays and celebrations.
Jack speaks to guests, past and present and is joined by a number of his friends and podcast pals.
He talks about the history of birthdays; how people celebrate in different countries; his predictions for the future of celebrations a...2022-03-2532 min
Jack To The FutureEpisode 16 - The Future of EnglishWe love words here at Jack To The Future🌍 - language is fun isn’t it !
Jack begins the episode with a riddle game for you and contemplates the future of English following his research on this topic.
Will the future of the English language be a combination of languages?
Will 'text' speak and acronyms seep into the spoken word?
Are emojis words?
Do you know what an emordnilap is?
How about the etymology of spoonerisms or portmanteaus?
Jack and his guest speaker this week, Simon Horobi...2021-12-0932 min
Embark On The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Bagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language by Simon HorobinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419484to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language
Author: Simon Horobin
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 14, 2020
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a journey...2020-04-147h 01Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionBagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language by Simon HorobinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419484to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language
Author: Simon Horobin
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 14, 2020
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a journey...2020-04-147h 01
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionBagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language by Simon HorobinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419484 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language Author: Simon Horobin Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 1 minute Release date: April 14, 2020 Genres: Language Instruction Publisher's Summary: Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a...2020-04-1430 min
Escape Reality, Dive Into a Full Audiobook's FantasyBagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language Audiobook by Simon HorobinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 419484
Title: Bagels, Bumf, and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language
Author: Simon Horobin
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:01:57
Language: English
Release date: 04-14-20
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Language Instruction, Language Arts
Summary:
Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin...2020-04-147h 01
Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcastInterview with Simon Horobin, Author of "Bagels, Bumf, and Buses"In today's episode, I talk with Simon Horobin, Oxford professor and author of "Bagels, Bumf and Buses: A Day in the Life of the English Language," a book that explores the etymology of common words we encounter every day. In addition to discussing Simon's latest book, we discuss a range of language topics including the standardization of grammar, the history of spelling, and more. You can purchase "Bagels, Bumf, and Buses" here. Click here 25% off your first order with Literati. Listen to Words for Granted on Lyceum, a curated podcast app featuring educational podcasts.2020-04-1242 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionThe English Language: A Very Short Introduction by Simon HorobinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347668 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The English Language: A Very Short Introduction Author: Simon Horobin Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 44 minutes Release date: August 24, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Language Instruction Publisher's Summary: The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today, and celebrates...2018-08-2430 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionThe English Language: A Very Short Introduction by Simon HorobinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347668to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The English Language: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Simon Horobin
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes
Release date: August 24, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today, and celebrates the...2018-08-244h 44
Listen to Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureBig, Bad Wolf or Bad, Big Wolf? The Surprising Way We Order Our Words by Simon Horobin | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Big, Bad Wolf or Bad, Big Wolf? The Surprising Way We Order Our Words
Author: Simon Horobin
Narrator: Jenny Hoops
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-08-16
Publisher: The Washington Post
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Summary:
"Big, Bad Wolf or Bad, Big Wolf? The Surprising Way We Order Our Words" is from the September 7, 2016 Health & Science section of The Washington Post. It was written by Simon Horobin and narrated by Jenny Hoops.
©2016 The Washington Post (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2016-09-0806 min
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing522 GG Hearty or Hardy? How English Became English. Jury-Rigged.HEARTY OR HARDY? A listener named Cheryl left a comment on the Grammar Girl Facebook page asking me to write about the difference between hearty and hardy. She wrote, “I am a writer and get confused on the usage of the two adjectives. Love your podcast and appreciate your shows and tips!”
HOW ENGLISH BECAME ENGLISH. Today, I have an excerpt from Simon Horobin’s new book, How English Became English. I especially liked the part about English in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Asia because I don’t know as much about these forms of English...2016-06-2417 min
Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)From Medieval England to Lingua Franca: The Evolution of EnglishThe English language is spoken by millions of people around the world, and despite that fact, it remains relatively fluid. Because it’s so adaptable, who knows what the future will hold in store for English? On today's Please Explain, we’ll attempt to find out with Simon Horobin, Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Magdalen College. He's the author of How English Became English: A Short History of a Global Language. We’ll also learn how modern English developed and became standardized, in addition to how it has evolved through...2016-05-1332 min
TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesHow English Became EnglishA Book at Lunchtime discussion looking at the English language and how it is developing with Simon Horobin, Faramerz Dabhoiwala, Martin Wynne, Philip Durkin and Susie Dent. The English Language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today?
Simon Horobin (Professor of English Language and Literature, University of Oxford) explores these questions with Faramerz Dabhoiwala (Associate Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford), Martin Wynne (Digital Methods Specialist, Oxford e-Research Centre, University of Oxford) and Philip Durkin (Deputy Chief Editor, Oxford...2016-05-0645 min
Not by the PlaybookUltimate Fighting Championship: Unfit for Children?Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Soa Palelei has been asked not to attend a charity event at a children’s hospital in Perth, Australia. Although the sport of Mixed Martial Art is not banned in Western Australia, UFC is, because of the use of a cage in bouts. As such Palelei’s attendance was not seen as having a suitable influence on the children. We hear from the fighter and explore if cage fighting should be banned.From Wickets and Wides to Tackles and Tries
Meet Rudie van Vuuren, the only man to play in a Cricket and Rugb...2015-10-0349 minNot by the PlaybookA Real Sporting Sacrifice2-time national Motocross champion Adrianne Cooper has at the age of just 27 had her career ended after losing a kidney. However the loss of that kidney was deliberate. She made a conscious decision to gift the organ to 10 year old Logan Carson saving his life and in the process having her career terminated early.The Medieval Maul
Whilst listening to the Rugby World Cup the Sportshour team were struck by the language used. It turns out that 'ruck' and 'maul' have entomological roots dating back way before the game was invented. Simon Horobin, Professor of English at...2015-09-2649 min