1133. This week, crossword pro Natan Last talks about his book "Across the Universe." We look at the technical and cultural differences between American and British puzzle styles and the secrets that will surprise you about how clues are written and edited. We also look at "crosswordese," the long submission process for the “New York Times,” and the AI that ... Show More
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Mapping the American Tongue: The Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), with Joan Houston Hall
1165. Today, we talk with Joan Houston Hall to look at the monumental task of documenting how Americans speak. We look at the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), exploring the unique folk words that survive outside of standard dictionaries and how "word wagons" travel ... Show More
38m 35s
Feb 26
How 'be like' took over the world, with Sali Tagliamonte
1163. This week, we look at what it’s like to be a "language detective" with Sali Tagliamonte and how she used her own teenagers as a research lab. We look at a 25-year study on how the phrase "be like" became a permanent fixture of English, why the word "very" is suddenly making ... Show More
26m 4s
Mar 2025
AEE 2372: Ghosting and Dating Culture in the U.S.
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19m 24s
Feb 2025
AEE 2353: How to Call People Out on Their Quirks
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18m 8s
Sep 2025
Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike
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23m 28s
Oct 2025
AEE 2501: Just Your Presence Not Your Presents! Gifting Etiquette in American Culture
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17m 45s