During an appearance on The Gist with Mike Pesca, we discussed the curious backstory of, you guessed it, the word gist.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 289: "You Get the Gist." With Bob Garfield, Mike Pesca, and Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. Special thanks to Michelle Hunter Pesca. All rights reserved.
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Jun 2024
Girl go to SLEEP! ft. lessons from night life, grad school, and strangers
<p>Sleep tips for those who struggle to sleep when they could. Essay (and transcript) available at ismatu.substack.com. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ismatu.sub ... Show More
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Feb 2023
19| a manifesto: dear internet friends, I’m burning alive.
<p>an open letter to everyone fearful and exhausted, sent with love. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ismatu.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=CTA_2&utm_medium=p ... Show More
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Nov 2024
The Forgetful Said (L'Étourdit), Episode 7
Here’s the final episode, titled “Recollection,” in our podcast series on Lacan’s infamous 1972 essay “L’Étourdit.” You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, join our current series on Seminar XX! This is a publi ... Show More
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Nov 2023
a prelude: “blessed,” meaning washed with blood.
<p><strong>in which ismatu delivers a free-styled, spoken essay where they realize Grief as a seed blooming their bones.</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://i ... Show More
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Jun 2024
Hygge med venner (Intermediate - Episode 5)
<p>This podcast episode is about hygge. </p><p>It’s no longer just a Danish word, so chances are good that you have already heard about it. </p><p>In this episode, I am going to tell you a bit about the origins of hygge and, of course, what I consider “hyggeligt”.</p><hr><p style ... Show More
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