أفضل بودكاسات Erin English (2024)

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Erin Lockhart's Journey From the English World to the Western World with Apex Trailers 51:01

13d ago51:01

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Send us a text Join us on this insightful episode of "Agtalk: Your Story Matters," where Vanessa sits down with Erin Lockhart from Apex Trailers to uncover her unique journey in the trailer industry. From her roots in Alabama and her transition to Texas, Erin shares how she has navigated a new career path and excelled in a traditionally male-domina…

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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter 26:09

4d ago26:09

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1025. Have you ever wondered where meeting terms like “quorum” or “proxy” come from? In this episode, Jim Slaughter looks at the linguistic origins and historical contexts of these and other common parliamentary words. We discuss the evolution of words like “bylaws,” why minutes aren't related to time, how “filibuster” is connected to pirates, and …

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

6d ago17:12

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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…

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Fancy Broke & Fearless: How Kaitlin Olson Balances Business, Nursing, & Horses 50:59

6d ago50:59

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of AgTalk, host Vanessa Wood sits down with Kaitlin Olson, president of the Indian River Riding Club and the owner of Fancy Broke Apparel. Raised in New York, Kaitlin moved to Florida with a lifelong passion for horses that she was finally able to fulfill. Today, Kaitlin oversees a riding club that is not onl…

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049 - Internet Strangers Give Us Wellness Advice (And It's Actually Good) 43:57

7d ago43:57

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Send us a text As much as I talk 💩 about the internet and social media on this podcast, I have to admit to the few nuggets of gold to be found among the dumpster fire. In today's episode, we're gonna take some advice from a classic r/AskReddit thread and see what has helped other people make their lives better, most importantly, in very realistic w…

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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing! 37:44

11d ago37:44

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1023. I felt like I could write anything after this discussion with Anne Lamott about painful first drafts, beating perfectionism, and the one thing she'd change in "Bird by Bird." Best of all, you can meet Anne yourself at the upcoming Writers Rising conference. Use the code grammargirl10 for a 10% discount. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a Wh…

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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle. 17:23

13d ago17:23

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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cra…

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048 - There Is Nothing Wrong With You (There Is A Lot Wrong With Our World) 59:38

14d ago59:38

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Send us a text Is everyone going through it right now? The answer is an resounding "yes," especially if you are chronically online. With the constant news cycles, more difficulty in parsing through falsities and disinformation, overwhelming tragedy, violence, and outrage being forced down our throats, it's no wonder we feel so scared and overwhelme…

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Can AI really write? A no-nonsense discussion, with Christopher Penn 39:39

18d ago39:39

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1021. This week, Christopher Penn talks about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing and editing. We look at common misconceptions about how AI works and best practices for writing prompts. We also talk about privacy concerns, bias, fact-checking, and our concerns for the future. Whether you use these tools daily, tried them a long time ago a…

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How to talk like a chef. The Michigander controversy. Jakey. 18:02

20d ago18:02

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1020. This week, we shed light on quirky restaurant slang like “kill it” and “Chef Mike.” Then, we tackle the long-standing debate over what to call residents of Michigan — "Michiganders" or "Michiganians" — and what Abraham Lincoln has to do with it. The "kitchen lingo" segment is by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, ed…

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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small 28:37

25d ago28:37

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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …

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Navigating Narcissim in Your Personal & Professional Life with Sommer Pritchard 50:59

27d ago50:59

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Send us a text This week we are welcoming into our space someone who is not only a powerhouse in her industry but she is leading other women to be powerhouses in their lives, Transformational Life Coach, Sommer Prichard. Sommer is a native Texan whose passion for her community drives her to connect with and support those in need, know that they are…

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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties. 13:49

27d ago13:49

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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

1M ago28:46

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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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The Journey of Tracy Brunet and Farm Marketer 51:00

1M ago51:00

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Send us a text In this episode of "Ag Talk: Your Story Matters," Venessa sits down with Tracy Brunet, owner of Farm Marketer and host of The Impact Farming Show, to delve into the intricacies of farm business management, mental health support in agriculture, and the broader challenges facing the farming community. Tracy shares her entrepreneurial j…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

1M ago16:18

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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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047 - The Money Debate 55:49

1M ago55:49

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Send us a text Is money an energetic tool, or is it the root of all evil? Let's *attempt* to get to the bottom of all the mixed messaging we receive about how to relate to our finances. In this episode, we’ll give context to our varying cultural attitudes toward money and how they impact our external lives. From societal conditioning to personal be…

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

1M ago51:34

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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

1M ago16:50

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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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Ag Talk with Gatlin Didier 50:59

1M ago50:59

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Send us a text You do not want to miss this conversation with Gatlin Didier who is going to be at the first-ever AWC Conference at the end of September. So if you want a chance to hear Gatlin speak, then make sure to grab your tickets. Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platform for Women in A…

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

2M ago34:42

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1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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Learning More about the Women in Tree Nuts 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Send us a text How much do you know about tree nuts? In agriculture, we talk a ton about producers and your typical crop farmers, but what about tree nuts? Today, we are sitting down with the Women of Tree Nuts. Based and started in California, these women are coming together to create a community for the women who support the tree nut industry. Fo…

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

2M ago13:51

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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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046 - Why There Is No Such Thing As "Too Sensitive" 50:38

2M ago50:38

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Send us a text As someone who felt the pressure of turning off all outward-facing emotions in my youth, and now struggle to authentically share those still deeply felt emotions with my loved ones, I wanted to chat about our societal norming around being sensitive. We've all heard the clichés by now: it's okay to cry, sensitivity is a gift, men have…

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The Women of AWC Gather for a Roundtable Discussion on the First Ever AWC Conference! 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Send us a text Taking place September 26-28, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas, the AWC conference is one you don't want to miss! Buy Your Tickets here: https://brushfire.com/agwomenconnect/conference/577946/tickets This event is shaping up to be a can’t miss experience! You can look forward to: Meet and greet with our AWC Ambassadors VIP & Member-only rec…

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

2M ago14:49

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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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The Ins and Outs of Dairy Advocacy with Michelle Schack, the Dairy Doc 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Send us a text This week on the podcast, Venessa sits down with the Dairy Doc, aka Michelle Schack from Arizona. Michelle works day in and day out with dairies across Arizona as part of a veterinary team. When she isn't working with cows (and even when she is), Michelle is advocating consumers about the dairy industry and where their dairy products…

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

2M ago16:33

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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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045 - Getting Really, Really Weird & Doing It Shamelessly - w/ Madelyn Moon 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

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Send us a text Madelyn Moon is a leading voice in the world of feminine-masculine relationships, devoted to serving women in liberating their expressive, artistic hearts with themselves, with partners, and with the world. Today, she's teaching ALL of us how to get out of our minds and into our bodies - finally, a place where we can safely unleash t…

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

2M ago15:54

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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…

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Meet the Woman Behind Cedar Creek Cowgirls, Michelle Bilbrey 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Send us a text On this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, we are going behind the scenes to talk with Cedar Creek Cowgirl Founder, Michelle Bilbrey. Tune in because we are talking about a lot more than just make up! Follow Cedar Creek Cowgirls Below https://www.instagram.com/cedar_creek_cowgirls/ https://cedarcreekcowgirls.com/about/ https://w…

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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime. 18:22

3M ago18:22

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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…

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044 - Help! I Have Too Many Hobbies! 54:35

3M ago54:35

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Send us a text I hear you...but let's talk about why this is actually a really great problem to have. In today's conversation, we'll ground into the feeling of overwhelm that so many of us meet when trying (and failing) to devote enough time to the activities we love. We'll also touch on the cultural reasons for why that overwhelm arises and how to…

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Special Episode featuring Interviews with Lyndee Yoder & Memori Jackson 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, host Venessa Wood is sitting down with Lyndee Yoder and to get the scoop on what it's like managing a feed yard in Happy, Texas. Then we wrap up this conversation with Memori Jackson, owner of Porch Perfect to see what she's planning for the 2024 fall pumpkin season. Tune in and don't m…

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Episode 133: Scavenger Road 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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In 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 S…

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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird. 18:29

3M ago18:29

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1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…

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Possan Ronsee Gaelgagh - Manx Language Research Group 49:20

3M ago49:20

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The Manx Language Research Group and the Manx Corpus Project In this episode, Erin McNulty talks to Dr Christopher Lewin of the University of Galway about the recently established Manx Language Research group that works to support the Manx language research community. They also discuss the Manx Language Corpus project, which aims to ensure that old…

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How to Balance Doing it All While Still Championing Ag with Joelle Orem 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Send us a text You do not want to miss this packed episode with Joelle Orem. Don't let her fool you, she is a jill of all trades and has done a little (or a lot) of everything. Connect with Joelle below! https://www.instagram.com/tractorheels/ www.tractorheels.com https://www.darkalleydenim.com/ Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk …

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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate. 14:40

3M ago14:40

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1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…

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043 - Reciprocity Is A Critical Skill 1:01:54

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Send us a text The word "reciprocity" came to me like a cool, shady breeze in the middle of an intensely hot summer day. Largely inspired by the book Braiding Sweetgrass, we're talking today about what reciprocity means and what the world could look like when we all start to understand and practice it in our daily lives. This conversation is SO imp…

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Sitting Down with Cowgirl Artists of America Founder, Megan Wimberley 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Send us a text Don't miss this episode with Cowgirl Artists of America Founder, Megan Wimberley, as we chat about all things Western Art and beyond. Connect with Megan and Cowgirl Artists of America Below CGA Website: https://cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/ Women's Work: https://cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/about-1 Megan Wimberley Art Website: www.mega…

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A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat. 19:21

3M ago19:21

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1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://gr…

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The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin 42:08

3M ago42:08

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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on a…

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How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST. 17:23

3M ago17:23

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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…

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042 - Realistic Motherhood In Your 20's - w/ Megan Nunes 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

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Send us a text Megan is a bestie for life (if you listened my Friendsgiving special, episode 25, you'll remember her 😎), and she is also my first bestie to give birth! Join us for a super candid conversation about her first year of motherhood and how she stays sane through all the expectations, duties, lack of alone time, childhood wounds, relation…

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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough 22:29

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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…

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Roundtable with Sarah Falen-Tate and Karen Budd Falen to Discuss Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge 50:59

4M ago50:59

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Send us a text In this critical conversation, we are talking all things conservation and what it means to US farmers and ranchers. You don't want to miss this episode with Sarah Falen-Tate and Karen Budd-Falen. Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platform for Women in Agriculture. " Your Story …

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The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies 17:43

4M ago17:43

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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…

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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy 25:35

4M ago25:35

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1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…

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The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka. 19:06

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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…

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