Tag: Etymology
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#158: Word Games
In this episode, Ian and Michael get tangled up in word games: from guessing connections and spelling oddities to debating what words really mean and where they come from. It’s part linguistics, part confusion, and part infotainment as they wander through language quirks, cultural mix-ups, and the occasional AI twist. Proof, perhaps, that even words can be unfiltered. (This description was generated with the help of AI; this episode contains AI-generated speech)
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#136: Jovial Jovians and Other Etymological Conundra
Ian and Michael go extraterrestial in their exploration of words pertaining to Jupiter - but quickly come back to Earth for other etymological mysteries. Plus, AI-generated contributor Emma Williams returns with a fresh instalment of Emma's Artifical Reflections! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
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#102: Word Origins, Old Buildings, Clickbait, Business Books
Ian and Michael take on a variety of topics in this far reaching episode, tackling the origins of certain expressions, the value of old buildings, the prevalence of clickbait, and the deluge of business books that provide little value. Plus, appearances by our AI-generated contributors, Sarah and Emma! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)