Episodes

  • Ep. 11 Farsi Finds: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid

    Ep. 11 Farsi Finds: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid
    Nov 21 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 10 Ancient Greek Anchors: Eunomia and Eudomonia

    Ep. 10 Ancient Greek Anchors: Eunomia and Eudomonia
    Nov 14 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words eunomia and eudomonia with scholar and theologian Peter Rollins. They coin the word "tempfatum." Poem by Maggie: Eunomia in the Aftermath.
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    33 mins
  • Ep 9 Hawaiian Harmony: Pono and Ha’aha’a

    Ep 9 Hawaiian Harmony: Pono and Ha’aha’a
    Nov 7 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the Hawaiian words pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem by Emily: Getting Low.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 8: Yiddish Yums: Machatunim and Kvell

    Ep 8: Yiddish Yums: Machatunim and Kvell
    Oct 31 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the Yiddish words machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: They Kvell.
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 7 Spanish Specials: Estrenar and the Diminutive

    Ep. 7 Spanish Specials: Estrenar and the Diminutive
    Oct 24 2024
    Maggie and Emily discuss the Spanish diminutive and the word estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: To Be Dear.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 6 Chinese Charms: Guimi 闺蜜 and Houpa 后怕

    Ep 6 Chinese Charms: Guimi 闺蜜 and Houpa 后怕
    Oct 17 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the Chinese words guimi 诡秘 and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put the word “bromance” on trial with judge Matt Aiken. Poem by Emily: “Houpa: A Poem About PTSD.”
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 5 Hindi Horizons: Jugaad and Jigivisha

    Ep. 5 Hindi Horizons: Jugaad and Jigivisha
    Oct 10 2024
    Maggie and Emily talk to native Hindi speaker Shashi Bandhu and learn the words jigivisha and jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity Labors” by Maggie.
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 4 Bengali Bounty: Aram and Jhapang Jhapang

    Ep. 4 Bengali Bounty: Aram and Jhapang Jhapang
    Oct 3 2024

    Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and explore the concept of a soul wink from hotline caller Tammy Slofterson. Poem by Emily: Aram.
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    33 mins