Aug 11

A Word in Your Ear: Diminutives and Nicknames

Arvo, brekkie, sunnies, mozzie, servo...the list goes on. Professor Roly Sussex explains why us Aussies shorten our words more than anyone else.

23m 42s

Aug 4

A Word in Your Ear: Slang

Young people have always reshaped the way we speak, reinventing new lingo to distinguish themselves.Professor Roly Sussex unpacks how slang has evolved through the last few decades.

27m 20s

Jul 28

A Word in Your Ear: Open Slather

The English language has developed various regional and social norms that continue to cause confusion. Professor Roly Sussex addresses some of your most pressing English language questions.

26m 59s

Dec 2024

What I Learned Watching 1000 Christmas Movies

This week on Self Improvement Wednesday, Dr Lauren Rosewarne, from Melbourne University's School of Social and Political Sciences, teaches us about her very festive special subject: Christmas films.

13m 25s

Dec 2022

The White Lotus: "I gotta go do something for my uncle"

The fifth episode of The White Lotus season 2 has etched that line into our consciousness and we need to talk it out! If you haven't caught up to what's happening on the show, this is your spoiler alert. And comedy legend Judith Lucy talks about how she's overwhelmed, living, and ... Show More

54m 6s

Aug 2024

BONUS: Now On Netflix - Emily in Paris S4

Hey cashiers! This week, we have an episode of our sister podcast, Now on Netflix, discussing Season 4 of the hit Netflix show, Emily in Paris. Hosts Jessica Shaw and Henry Goldblatt welcome Tudum.com writer Jean Bentley to recap the dramatic events of Season 3, discuss what fans ... Show More

11m 49s

Feb 2025

The Moth Podcast: Growing Up

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers: Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism. Aubrianna Piton cleans u ... Show More

36m 38s

Jul 22

Jennifer Love Hewitt of I Know What You Did Last Summer

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt who is currently reprising her role as the iconic final girl Julie James in I Know What You Did Last Summer. This is a spoiler-filled conversation so get ready to hear about all the things she hasn’t been able to talk abo ... Show More

47m 4s

Mar 2025

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7: Calm Before the Storm

Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss whether Saxon will experience a spiritual breakthrough, which characters would be the best (and worst) hang, and season-long nitpicks (2:31). Along the way, they talk about ... Show More

1h 23m

Nov 2024

BONUS | Skip Intro: Keri Russell

This week, we are turning it over to our sister podcast, Skip Intro. Hosted by Krista Smith, Skip Intro is an award-winning weekly show that brings you dynamic conversations with the exceptional people behind your favorite shows, films, specials, and documentaries on Netflix. Ker ... Show More

28m 54s

Nov 2021

E131: Missy Beers, Part 2: A Master Class in Compassion

In this episode Eric interviews Missy Beers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. In this return to the PsychSessions, Missy tells an updated story of her life, poignantly relating how her life completely changed when her husband Randy unexpectedly died in Dec. 2019. Mi ... Show More

1h 9m

Jan 2025

Remembering David Lynch, ‘Severance’ Season 2 Anticipation, ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘American Primeval’

Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big water cooler show (1:00) and take a moment to remember the director David Lynch, who passed away this week, and his profound impact on tv and film (16:21). Then they talk about the traile ... Show More

1h 14m

A Word in Your Ear: Food Phrases