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Jul 2024
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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and...

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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 language, learning, and the loyal listeners who made it all possible.

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