Part 3 of Episode 9 continues the conversation we began in The People’s Corner in Part 2 and then draws to a close. Here are the questions we asked them and the timestamp at which they appear at in Part 3:00:31: When a woman uses the word ‘b

Season 1, Episode 9: Bitch—Part 2

Jul 30th, 2021 26m 35s

In Part 2 of Episode 9, in The People’s Corner, we speak to a delightful mix of people about the word ‘bitch’. We ask them about the way it seeped into their lives, how they handled it, whether it took over their lives, how they managed to keep

Season 1, Episode 9: Bitch —Part 1

Jul 30th, 2021 11m 13s

Powerful. Denigrating. Demeaning. Domineering. Bitch is all of that when it wants to be—and more! Part 1 of Episode 9 charts its origins and the way 'bitch' morphed from being a simpering simmering insult to a fashionable greeting and then sett

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Season 1, Episode 8: Girl

May 14th, 2021 11m 7s

It has a naive—almost spiritually innocent—look about it. And yet, the word ‘girl’ can be quite malicious and vicious when in the hands of people who don’t care two hoots about being humane.This episode takes a look at how ‘girl’ was once a le

Season 1, Episode 7: Sexy

May 8th, 2021 36m 1s

Some think it’s all over the place while some think it’s cooled off into oblivion. Say what you may, ‘sexy’ perks up a conversation, description, or even a deadpan expression like no other. This episode takes a look at its origins, the sensatio

Season 1, Episode 6: Fillers

May 2nd, 2021 33m 16s

You can use them to buy time, while away time, and pretend you’re having a conversation even when you don’t want to. Fillers—quite literally—fill in for you in conversations almost all the time.In this episode, we speak to a number of people t

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Season 1, Episode 5: The Common House

Apr 26th, 2021 8m 16s

A piece of clothing and a drink: What could they have in common? Well, let's find out!The show notes for this episode are here: https://cutt.ly/Pv80GDgAnd as usual, here I am, begging you to write to us. :-) We are still accepting bouquets, b

Season 1, Episode 4: Shallow

Apr 16th, 2021 22m 49s

From measuring depths to assessing friendships and relationships to finding its way into kitchens to getting airtime with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, ‘shallow’ has mingled with some rather quirky bedfellows.This episode tracks people’s opini

Season 1, Episode 3: Prepone

Apr 9th, 2021 17m 46s

Mention the word ‘prepone’ and you have got to mention the Indians. For they are always the ones who take the credit—or the blame!—for coming up with that word, so much so that Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician, at one point in time, believe

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Season 1, Episode 2: Vaxhole

Apr 4th, 2021 11m 53s

Vaxhole: Vaccines + @$$hole.Need I say anything more to cajole you into finding out more? :-)As usual, should you want to take a look at the show notes, they’re here: https://cutt.ly/fcv1UEJAnd, yes, please do feel free to write to us at abo

Season 1, Episode 1: Podcast

Mar 30th, 2021 10m 42s

Hello there! And welcome to Episode 1! :-)Since this is part of a podcast,We thought we’d start at the very beginning:We thought we’d begin with ‘podcast’!This episode takes you through the origins of the word ‘podcast’. We also talk to peo

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Season 1: Trailer

Mar 26th, 2021 3m 17s

Allo allo, people! It’s out! It’s here! And it's available!The Audio Trailer for Season 1 is here! :-)The first episode releases on the 31st of March 2021.Do tune in!You can download this episode's show notes here: https://cutt.ly/HxGpciw

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Season 1: Excerpts From Interviews

Mar 26th, 2021 1m 16s

Here's a sneak preview of responses from interviews I conducted for a word that I'll be featuring in Season 1 of the podcast. As I talked with people about the words they said they used, I noticed the reasons why they used--or stopped using--wo

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Teaser #3

Mar 22nd, 2021 28s

Some more of what you’re gonna hear… while I chip away the loose ends in post-production! :-D As I mentioned to a friend the other day, post-production can be such a Brutal Icky Tedious Capricious Hell! But, I’m getting there sooner than you an

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Teaser #2

Mar 8th, 2021 27s

Here's more of what’s to come your way! At this point in time, I’m supposed to say that it’s all very exciting! But I will, very bravely, allow you to choose what you think about it! :-DBackground Score: “MydNyte” by Noir Et Blanc Vie