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Liebe Patmores, wir haben uns heute hier versammelt um feierlich den ersten Downton Abbey Film nach zu besprechen und gemeinsam der lieben Dame Maggie Smith zu gedenken. Es hat uns wirklich hart getroffen als diese grandiose Schauspielerin von uns gegangen ist und in unseren Herzen lebt die Dowager Countess für immer weiter. Viel Spaß mit der Folge Alle wichtigen Links über uns auf : https://linktr.ee/patmorespotcast Homepage: https://four-voices.de/patmores-potcast/ Soziale Medien: Instagram: @patmorespotcast (für die Abstimmung zum Zitat der Folge in die Story oder Beiträge gucken) privat: @monadifender und @dastoedchen Facebook: Patmore's Potcast Kommt auf unseren Discord Server Supporten könnt ihr uns auf Steady, Ko-Fi oder in unserem Merchshop Für Fragen und Anregungen: Email: patmorespotcast@web.de oder einfach auf Instagram eine DM -schreiben Wollt ihr mehr von Isa und Mona hören, dann hört auch bei unseren anderen Podcast Projekten rein. Let's Poe: Spotify Board Game Bravery: Spotify - Intro und Outro Musik wurden mit Udio AI beta erstellt https://www.udio.com/home
Liebe Patmores, wir haben uns heute hier versammelt um feierlich den ersten Downton Abbey Film nach zu besprechen und gemeinsam der lieben Dame Maggie Smith zu gedenken. Es hat uns wirklich hart getroffen als diese grandiose Schauspielerin von uns gegangen ist und in unseren Herzen lebt die Dowager Countess für immer weiter. Viel Spaß mit der Folge Alle wichtigen Links über uns auf : https://linktr.ee/patmorespotcast Homepage: https://four-voices.de/patmores-potcast/ Soziale Medien: Instagram: @patmorespotcast (für die Abstimmung zum Zitat der Folge in die Story oder Beiträge gucken) privat: @monadifender und @dastoedchen Facebook: Patmore's Potcast Kommt auf unseren Discord Server Supporten könnt ihr uns auf Steady, Ko-Fi oder in unserem Merchshop Für Fragen und Anregungen: Email: patmorespotcast@web.de oder einfach auf Instagram eine DM -schreiben Wollt ihr mehr von Isa und Mona hören, dann hört auch bei unseren anderen Podcast Projekten rein. Let's Poe: Spotify Board Game Bravery: Spotify - Intro und Outro Musik wurden mit Udio AI beta erstellt https://www.udio.com/home
Remember Downton Abbey - the television series and movies? If you watched this excellent period drama, I'm sure you'll remember the many times the Dowager Countess and Cousin Isobel are completely indignant toward one another. Their continual sparring is a unique quality of their very unusual friendship. So, what exactly is "indignant?" Let's look at what it means and who uses it. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.
In the final episode of the first series, Downton Abbey faces many changes as the First World War looms. Cora's pregnancy, Mary and Matthew's engagement, Thomas and O'Brien's schemes, and Sybil and Gwen's ambitions are all affected by the events of July 1914. Main Cast and Crew: • Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham • Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham • Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley • Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith Crawley • Jessica Brown Findlay as Lady Sybil Crawley • Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley • Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham • Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley • Jim Carter as Charles Carson • Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes • Brendan Coyle as John Bates • Joanne Froggatt as Anna Smith • Rob James-Collier as Thomas Barrow • Siobhan Finneran as Sarah O'Brien • Lesley Nicol as Mrs. Patmore • Sophie McShera as Daisy Robinson • Rose Leslie as Gwen Dawson • Brian Percival as Director • Julian Fellowes as Writer Significant Events: • Mary learns that it was Edith who revealed her scandal with Kemal Pamuk to the Turkish ambassador, and retaliates by sabotaging Edith's engagement with Sir Anthony Strallan. • Robert is reluctant to fire Bates, even after O'Brien and Thomas produce a letter accusing him of stealing from a previous employer. Anna discovers that Bates took the blame for his ex-wife Vera, and Robert is pleased to hear the truth. • Thomas, frustrated by his failure to get rid of Bates, and sensing war on the way, joins the Army Medical Corps. • Sybil helps Gwen get a job as a secretary in London. • Cora announces that she is pregnant, which puts Mary and Matthew's engagement in doubt, since the baby could be a male heir. However, O'Brien causes Cora to miscarry by leaving a bar of soap on the floor, out of spite for mistakenly believing she is being dismissed. • William punches Thomas for making insensitive remarks about Cora's loss. • Matthew decides to end his engagement with Mary, feeling that it was only based on pragmatism and that she would have changed her mind if a son had been born. • The episode ends with the announcement that Britain has declared war on Germany.
Episode Title: "The Visit" Air Date: October 17, 2010 Written by: Julian Fellowes Directed by: Brian Kelly Synopsis: The fair arrives in the village, and Mrs. Hughes finds herself the center of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at Downton. Also, Violet and Isobel are in conflict over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Elsewhere, Carson fears there is a thief at Downton. Cast Hugh Bonneville ... Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham Jessica Brown Findlay ... Lady Sybil Crawley Laura Carmichael ... Lady Edith Crawley Jim Carter ... Charles Carson Brendan Coyle ... John Bates Michelle Dockery ... Lady Mary Crawley Siobhan Finneran ... Sarah O'Brien Joanne Froggatt ... Anna Smith Thomas Howes ... William Mason Robert James-Collier ... Thomas Barrow (as Rob James-Collier) Rose Leslie ... Gwen Dawson Phyllis Logan ... Mrs. Hughes Elizabeth McGovern ... Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham Sophie McShera ... Daisy Robinson Lesley Nicol ... Mrs. Patmore Maggie Smith ... Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham Dan Stevens ... Matthew Crawley Penelope Wilton ... Isobel Crawley Kevin Doyle ... Joseph Molesley Bill Fellows ... Joe Burns Elizabeth Hill ... Nurse Allen Leech ... Tom Branson Martin Reeve ... Clerk David Robb ... Dr. Clarkson
Matthew Crawley and his mother, Isobel, arrive at Downton Abbey to begin their new lives as the new heir and chatelaine of the estate. Matthew is immediately overwhelmed by the size and grandeur of the house, and he struggles to adjust to his new role. He also finds himself at odds with the other members of the family, who are still coming to terms with the fact that he is now their heir. Isobel, meanwhile, is determined to make her mark on Downton Abbey. She is a strong-willed woman who is not afraid to speak her mind, and she quickly clashes with the Dowager Countess, Violet. The two women have very different ideas about how Downton should be run, and they soon find themselves at odds. Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series created by Julian Fellowes. It is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants at Downton Abbey, a large country house in Yorkshire. The series premiered on ITV on September 26, 2010, and ran for six seasons, concluding on August 25, 2015. Downton Abbey was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards, including 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards. The series was also a ratings success, becoming the most-watched British television series of the 21st century.
Sometimes a girl needs a little spoiling. Just a fun, special tea time with a dear friend can pick me up! Like the Dowager Countess can say, “Well, there is nothing else to be done. Let's have tea.”
She loves audio books, helping kids love the theater and wants to play the Dowager Countess. Catch Mary Beth Webber as she portrays the Matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof at the Buddy Holly Hall. Time to go Beyond the Mic. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.
We discuss the pilot episode of Downton Abbey, from how the show weaves drama into real life history, to making every piece of the story important, to the Dowager Countess's classic one-liners.Subscribe to our newsletter at itsinmyqueue.substack.com.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send comments, questions, and show suggestions to us at itsinmyqueuepod@gmail.com!
TUX introduces his favorite scandal STEPHANIE has done on this season of Beyond Reproach—Episode 45: Bacon's Rebellion & the Invention of Race. We raise our glasses to a quote from the late great Queen Toni Morrison: “The real enemy is, and to know the function, the very serious function of racism, which is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining over and over again, your reason for being.” ALSO MENTIONED: The golden age of The Simpsons (seasons 4-6), incantations, ambergris, Ovaltine™, giving the girls fantasy, Bernie Sanders, eating meemah, Roanoke, Scrooge McDuck, labor crisis, “oh my stars and garters”, Michael Bloomberg, the 2%, wigwam theft, misunderstanding the assignment, Shared History podcast, toxic masculinity, theatrics, Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess, Left Eye style burning, dysentery, NYPD, Toni Morrison and the turning of the hand. For source information on each scandal and to peruse our online shop: SITE
From award-winning creator JULIAN FELLOWES comes the motion picture event 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa. Film correspondent FAE CLEREY interviews with HUGH BONNEVILLE, PENELOPE WILTON, ELIZABETH MCGOVERN, LAURA CARMICHAEL, ALLEN LEECH, ROBERT JAMES COLLIER & TUPPENCE MIDDLETON.
From award-winning creator JULIAN FELLOWES comes the motion picture event 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa. Film correspondent FAE CLEREY interviews with HUGH BONNEVILLE, PENELOPE WILTON, ELIZABETH MCGOVERN, LAURA CARMICHAEL, ALLEN LEECH, ROBERT JAMES COLLIER & TUPPENCE MIDDLETON.
Downton Abbey is back again. Three years after the 2019 movie that extended the popular TV series, the Crawleys are once again dealing with the clash of the old ways and the new ways. This time, the interloper is early Hollywood. While a director, a crew, and a bunch of actors descend upon the estate for filming, the story also travels to the south of France for a story that might reveal secrets from the Dowager Countess' past.
David Wright and Mark Radulich present our Downton Abbey 2019 Movie Review! Downton Abbey is a 2019 historical drama film written by Julian Fellowes, series creator and writer of the television series of the same name, and directed by Michael Engler. The film is produced by Carnival Films and Perfect World Pictures, and it continues the storyline from the series, with much of the original cast returning. The film, set in 1927, depicts a royal visit to the Crawley family's stately home in Yorkshire. As royal staff members descend on Downton, an assassin has also arrived and attempts to kill the monarch. The Crawleys and their servants are pitted against the royal entourage, including the Queen's lady-in-waiting, who has fallen out with the Crawley family, especially the Dowager Countess, over an inheritance issue. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
David Wright and Mark Radulich present our Downton Abbey 2019 Movie Review! Downton Abbey is a 2019 historical drama film written by Julian Fellowes, series creator and writer of the television series of the same name, and directed by Michael Engler. The film is produced by Carnival Films and Perfect World Pictures, and it continues the storyline from the series, with much of the original cast returning. The film, set in 1927, depicts a royal visit to the Crawley family's stately home in Yorkshire. As royal staff members descend on Downton, an assassin has also arrived and attempts to kill the monarch. The Crawleys and their servants are pitted against the royal entourage, including the Queen's lady-in-waiting, who has fallen out with the Crawley family, especially the Dowager Countess, over an inheritance issue. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
In this very special episode in honor of Black History Month we are drinking the precursor to the cocktail, a Early Colonial Rum Punch. This proto-cocktail is an adaptation of a 1668 recipe using ingredients found in colonial America, the era of STEPHANIE's scandal. Do check out the minisode where TUX does a deep dive into the history of punch.
Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - I'm your host NikhilSizzling news first up,Period drama Downton Abbey sequel, Downton Abbey: A New Era announces release dateThe 2019 film, Downton Abbey, a sequel to the British TV series of the same name is set to continue its story with yet another sequel film. The new film titled, Downton Abbey: The New Era, will be released on April 29 in the UK a month before its international release on 20th May. The story about the aristocratic Crawley family will be set in a French setting and will focus on the secrets about the new villa inherited by the Dowager Countess. Most of the original cast members will return for the sequelHBO's The Gilded Age renewed for Season 2The newly released HBO period drama The Gilded Age created by Julian Fellowes has been renewed for a second season after the release of just three episodes of the first season. The series was in pipeline for nearly a decade before it aired its first episode in 2022. The series stars Carrie Coon in the lead as Bertha Russell. The plot is set in the 1880s in New York and focuses on The Golden Age of America when the country witnessed a surge in wealth, industrial growth, and technological advancements. The series is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Only Murders in the Building and Loki renewed for sophomore seasons Streaming giant Disney+ has announced that the hit Marvel TV series, Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston as the titular character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set to return for a second season. The anti-hero Loki will be joined by TVA agent Morbius, played by Owen Wilson, who has also been confirmed to reprise his role. Hit comedy crime-thriller Only Murders in the Building has also been renewed for a season by Hulu. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Amy Ryan. Both hit TV shows are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India.Warner Bros. announces new The Lord of the Rings animated film for 2024A new animated film titled The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is in the works at Warner Bros., and is set to be released in theaters in April 2024. The news comes just days after the trailer launch for the new TV series from Amazon Studios, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The animated film will tell the tales about the fortress of Helm's Deep and is set hundreds of years prior to the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex director Kenji Kamiyama will helm the anime style film and will revolve around the war-torn era of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan. Netflix TV series Maid creator, Molly Smith Metzler, signs new deal with Netflix Molly Smith Metzler, the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama series Maid, has signed a new overall deal with streaming giants Netflix. Metzler will work on creating new originals for the platform, focusing on compelling and empowering stories about women. Maid, starring Margaret Qualley, continues to maintain its top 10 status globally on Netflix. Adam Sztykiel to write and direct a new movie for DC based on the Wonder TwinWarner Bros has announced a new film based on the Wonder Twins for its HBO Max streaming platform. The film will be writer Adam Sztykiel's debut as a director, who is credited with writing films such as Rampage, Made of Honor, Due Date, and the upcoming DC film Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson. The Wonder Twins are a super-powered extraterrestrial brother-sister duo who became popular through the Hannah Barbara cartoon Super Friends in the 70s.Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out.Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho
Michael and Dave watched the first and last episodes of the first season (Series? Silly Brits) of Downton Abbey. Bates has a leg up for being Michael's favorite character (which is astonishing given the state of his leg). An interesting wrinkle is that the Dowager Countess is Dave's favorite character--because she's an interesting wrinkle. All jokes aside, the guys both love the show--who would have known?! Thanks for listening! Send your feedback and new episode ideas to thecentercutcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter|Facebook|Instagram Podcast Logo by Cindy Ingeme Intro/Outro music by Bryan Valeri
Our encouragement today comes from a shocking statement made by Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Mrs. Crawley said, I'll be fine until I'm not. Listen to my reflections on this and be encouraged!
In which the boys have to go down in order to come up again!
In this episode, I'm going deeper into the why monthly planning is imperative for proactive leadership and living a balanced life. Earlier this week, I did a July Plan With Me video showing how I plan my month's in my Leader Standard Workbook.
As we get ready for the Downton Abbey movie sequel, let's revisit the crown jewel of Downton Abbey = Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/support
The Steves welcome Ronnie Diamond, Dowager Countess of France, on to discuss his favorite show of all time, Downton Abbey. Before they travel across the pond, they discuss what's making them happy and our recommendations of what to binge in pop culture right now.Highlights includeYes Day on Netflix- BingeThe Irregulars on Netflix- BingeThe Last Blockbuster on Netflix- BingeDownton Abbey overviewThe quest for who will inherit Downton after Lord GranthamThe romance between Lady Mary and Matthew CrawleyPoor Mister PamookThe brilliance of the Dowager CountessThe sisterly drama between Lady Edith and Lady MaryBeing gay back then was not so great- surprised?Anna and Bates, along with the rest of the servantsEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/happylifepod)
Lady Carnarvon, owner of Highclere Castle, swaps "the real-life Downton Abbey" for Planet Normal. She tells our co-pilots why she thinks reopening England's heritage sites in May is too late and just how long it'll take for her company to pay back lockdown loans, plus she imagines how the Dowager Countess would handle the restrictions.Also on the podcast: Liam puts on his economist hat to dissect this week's budget and Allison is pleased by President Macron's u-turn on giving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s. Allison and Liam will be replying to comments beneath this article on Thursday 3rd March from 11am-12pm: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2021/03/04/planet-normal-budget-has-left-uk-danger-zone/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/allison-pearson/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Complete our podcast survey here: telegraph.co.uk/planet_normal_survey |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Read more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |Listen to Brian Moore's Full Contact: https://www.playpodca.st/fullcontact |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal |
Episode 30 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 6). In this final episode of season 2, I bring you a compilation of highlights from farmer, Jack Milbank, Councillor Adam Jogee, author DJ Connell and Dowager Countess Cawdor from Cawdor castle.Photos: Top Left: Jack Milbank. Top right: Adam Jogee. Bottom left: DJ Connell. Bottom right: Dowager Countess Angelika Cawdor.Listen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on iPHONE/Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/32QTumiListen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on Android/Samsung/Nokia. https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL211ZGJldHdlZW55b3VydG9lcy9mZWVkLnhtbA%3D%3DListen via the APP: https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/#MudBetweenYourToes #PeterWood #Petewoodhk #kenya #AllanSavory #AfricaCentreForHolisticManagent #TheSavoryInstitute #savoryinstitute #desertification #murraygreysociety #australia #ILRI #waguli #nuffieldfarming #AJogee #AdamJogee #Haringey #jogeeadam #Hornsey #DJConnell #LGBTQ #DJConnellAuthor #JulianCorkle #SchusterAnd #NewZealand #Australia #Writing #Cawdor_Castle #AngelikaCawdor #Macbeth #shakespeare #ScottishCastles
Episode 26 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES. For anyone who loves Shakespeare they’ll know that Cawdor castle was the home of Macbeth.It’s also home to Angelika, Dowager Countess Cawdor, who was brought up in Rhodesia by parents who fled Czechoslovakia during WWII. She chats to me about her early life growing up in the southern African country - and of course, her life in the 14thC castle in the north of Scotland.Photo - Angelika, Dowager Countess Cawdor.Listen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on iPHONE/Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/32QTumiListen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on Android/Samsung/Nokia. https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL211ZGJldHdlZW55b3VydG9lcy9mZWVkLnhtbA%3D%3DListen via the APP: https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/#MudBetweenYourToes #PeterWood #Petewoodhk #Cawdor_Castle #AngelikaCawdor #Macbeth #shakespeare #ScottishCastles
Anna and Gustav play together as children, and when they meet again as young adults, their playing takes on new and exciting elements...Uitgeven door SAGA Egmont 2020Spreker(s): Lily Ward
Wir haben Sascha von Doctor Who und von Pen and Paper überzeugt – schaffen wir das auch bei Ronny und Downton Abbey? Eine der größten Herausforderungen für das Nerdzig Team! Herzschmerz, Kostüme, Historie – alles nicht sein Ding. Aber vielleicht überzeugen ihn Mord, Sex und die Dowager Countess. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unterstützt uns auf Patreon! (bitte!): Nerdzig Patreon Noch mehr Reviews und alles zu uns: Nerdzig.de Cons, Events, Cosplay uvm.: Nerdzig TV auf YouTube Der beste Comic-Kanal auf YouTube: Nerdzig Comics Nerd-News: Nerdzig auf Facebook Hintergrundbilder: Nerdzig auf Instagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00:00 My Lords, my Ladies... 00:06:35 Um was geht es und wer macht hier was auf Downton? 00:26:38 Warum finden wir es toll? 00:43:58 Von Nicht-Fan zu Nicht-Fan... 01:01:05 Wir nähern uns dem Ziel... 01:06:15 Was gefällt uns nicht? 01:18:13 Wird Ronny die Serie schauen? Intro: Anthem of a Quirky Hipster by Rex Banner - lizenziert durch Artlist.io Outro: Over Drive and Vibe by Campagna - lizenziert durch Artlist.io Bildnachweis: © 2019 Focus Features
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The LoG are back! New music, new show, same attitude. Dave & Corey chat about what they expect from The Crown, what worries they have, what they're hopeful for, and a whole lot more. Is there some Downton withdrawal or excitement for the future? Find out! The winner of the Dowager Countess quip mug is also revealed!
You've been waiting patiently...it's time to reveal what SHOW 2 will be! But first we break down the first ever live Lords of Grantham panel from MAGFest, complete with Vince McMahon audio drops, sleeping guests and a conga line! On our next episode we will reveal the winner of our 5 star review contest, so if you haven't, submit a review on Apple Podcasts or your pod catcher of choice and DM us with your review! Winners receive the Dowager Countess quip mug!
Happy Holidays from the LoG! This week, we revisit one of the most highly regarded Downton Abbey episodes of all time, Richard Carlisle's exit, Bates' verdict, Barrow's dog hijacking, and we guess Mary and Matthew make it official. Enter to WIN a Dowager Countess mug c/o PBS and the LoG by giving us a 5 star rating on your pod catcher of choice and sending us a screenshot on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or GMail (lordsofgrantham@gmail.com) To see the LoG LIVE, visit magfest.org
Kemal Pamuk. A name that lingers over Downton Abbey for several years and almost ruins the Crawley family. After nearly 2 years, the Lords revisit the iconic episode that was originally plagued by a recording issue. What Easter Eggs do the LoG pick up on during a rewatch? Is the Limp Corrector the more entertaining subplot? Find out this week! To win a Dowager Countess mug courtesy of PBS, rate and review the LoG on Apple Podcasts and send us a screencap! If you've already reviewed the pod, post on your social media about us and make sure to tag us! Thanks a lot!
NEAME willing, Kelly & Amy are proud to present their last Downton Abbey recap ever. All your favorites are here for the movie: Fashion Backwards, Amy Repeats History and a litany of goofy-ass callbacks to episodes past. They worry that this movie might get nominated for a gd Oscar, speculate about Matthew Goode's reaction to being contractually obligated to appear in this enjoyable but ultimately pointless thing, learn about hot gay sex throughout history, rejoice that there's basically no plot for Bates, call Isobel an Isoballer, get weepy at Maggie Smith's final scene as the Dowager Countess and Thomas' trip to the gay bar, ponder the inevitable zombie-laden sequel and lambast Branson one last time for being such a traitor to the cause of Irish independence.Finally, we can't thank you Cousins enough for your many, many years of loyal fandom. You've been with us through the good, the bad and the downright weird (Strumpet City, we're looking at you). There's not a Molesley among you, and we certainly hope you'll be along for whatever projects we cook up next. We won't be far away--you can find us on Twitter, where we often make humor jokes. Our handles are @kellyanneken & @TheCynicalBetch. See you on the internets!LUNCHEON OUT (for reals, though)! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming film adaptation/sequel to the highly acclaimed and beloved British Historical Period Drama Television series. So, remember to wear the appropriate clothing for the occassion, remember your manners and and enjoy as our hosts reviews "Downton Abbey", directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern,Michelle Dockery ,Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Robert James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Lesley Nicol, Kevin Doyle, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Michael C. Fox, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Douglas Reith, Geraldine James, Simon Jones, Max Brown, David Haig, Richenda Carey, Tuppence Middleton and Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, but our hosts give their initial impressions of the movie, Gretta expresses her love of the television series and we learn a little more about the origins of the series as well. (Note, We highly recommend watching the television series before watching this film, otherwise certain things will not make sense.) Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review. Hope you enjoy the episode. #spirakenmotionpicturereview #spiraken #downtonabbeyfilm #downtonabbey #dodecahydronofmovies Music Used in the Episode: Opening Theme- Did I Make The Most of Loving You/ Downton Abbey Suite by John Lunn & Chamber Orchestra of London (Downton Abbey OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our tumblr http://spiraken.tumblr.com/ Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: Have you watched all of Downton Abbey?
This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent recalls meeting a young Maggie Smith, now famous for her roles in the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey series. Mal is heading to the advance screening of the new Downton Abbey movie this Sunday and will report back next week.
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TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=5693IL FILM SULLA VITA DI TOLKIEN PRESTO AL CINEMA di Ivo Musajo SommaJ.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), soprattutto per le recenti versioni cinematografiche delle sue opere principali, è entrato in qualche modo a far parte della cultura popolare, con il conseguente rischio di banalizzarlo riducendolo a semplice "autore di libri fantasy" o di piegare la sua opera ai dogmi del relativismo contemporaneo. Ne parliamo con Guido Milanese, professore ordinario di Lingua e letteratura latina e docente di Cultura classica e Letteratura comparata presso la Facoltà di Scienze linguistiche dell'Ateneo.Professore, qual è a suo avviso il profilo culturale autentico dell'opera di Tolkien?Credo che la chiave di lettura essenziale per accostarsi a Tolkien consista in un dato composito: Tolkien era un linguista, un padre, un professore ed era tutte queste cose in quanto cattolico. Era un linguista vero, uno di quelli che sanno le lingue, e sapere le lingue sul serio significa ascoltare le parole, il suono, le forme. Tolkien creava attraverso le lingue che conosceva. Si è detto tante volte, ed è vero, credo, che il suo raccontare nasce dalla volontà, forse dalla necessità, di far parlare a qualcuno le lingue che si era costruito - insomma un mondo che nasce perché qualcuno parli quelle lingue. Era un padre, uno che davvero amava raccontare favole e storie ai suoi bambini; era un professore noto per il modo trascinante con cui leggeva in classe i testi delle amatissime lingue dell'Inghilterra pre-normanna, l'Inghilterra anglosassone; quando spiegava il Beowulf venivano a sentirlo anche studenti che dell'antico inglese ben poco capivano.Una delle dimensioni più profonde della personalità di Tolkien fu proprio la sua sincera adesione alla fede cattolica. Si può definire Tolkien un grande autore cattolico del Novecento?Appunto, come dicevo prima, era un cattolico: un padre cattolico, un professore cattolico... cioè un uomo che pensava, e sentiva, il mondo come un luogo dotato di senso, un mondo verso il quale il Principio ha interesse, nel senso proprio di inter-esse, esserci in mezzo. Non so se Tolkien conoscesse Manzoni; ma credo che nel «la c'è la Provvidenza» di Don Lisander si sarebbe riconosciuto. Ovviamente questo dato è passato sotto silenzio dal mainstream corrente. Pensi solo al disastro di Notre-Dame: l'arcivescovo di Parigi ha fatto presente come in tanti interventi pubblici, anche apprezzabili, non fosse minimamente presente un dato appena un po' importante, cioè che l'edificio medievale andato a fuoco è una chiesa cattolica; "cattolico" non è una brutta parola, ha detto l'arcivescovo... Nel caso di Tolkien, si apprezza il narratore, alle volte anche lo studioso, ma lo si proietta in una religiosità neutra, cioè vuota. Con il risultato di non capire più nulla: la dimensione della Provvidenza, come si diceva, il senso della vocazione personale che si fa carne solo nell'accettazione del senso della vita (perché altrimenti diventa una folle prigione), il dramma della non-redenzione di Gollum. Non è un "fantasy" per effetti speciali: è il dramma, terribile e splendido, della vocazione di ciascuno di noi. Se si elimina il fondamento, nascosto ma palese, della mitologia di Tolkien, si ha un'epica impazzita, e nasce quel "tolkienismo" senza Dio che per opporsi alle ideologie del mainstream diventa a sua volta una forma di ideologia, e alquanto perversa.Tolkien tipico professore di Oxford della sua epoca, visceralmente "inglese", sospettoso verso gli Americani; trova orribile che un ottavo della popolazione mondiale già a quel tempo, a quanto aveva sentito dire, parlasse inglese: «Se è vero, che vergogna - dico io. Che la maledizione di Babele possa colpire le loro lingue in modo che possano dire solo "baa baa"». Intravedeva - e coerentemente giudicava - i primi segni del mondo in cui viviamo?Comincerei dalla visione "inglese", non "britannica", di Tolkien. Il mondo che egli amava era in realtà quello dell'Inghilterra precedente il 1066, l'arrivo dei Normanni; e non apprezzava in modo particolare la letteratura inglese. C'è una spruzzata di "little England" in Tolkien... ed è un tratto certamente curioso della sua personalità che si capisce se si conosce un po' del mondo inglese lontano da Londra; che è poi il mondo inglese non londinese che ha portato alla Brexit. Il rapporto di Tolkien con l'America e gli americani è a tratti alquanto buffo - sembra di sentire la Dowager Countess di Downton Abbey - anche quando parla con una qualche nostalgia del mondo di Jane Austen in una lettera del 1944 al figlio Christopher. Ma nel suo "antiamericanismo" Tolkien (identitario, cattolico, critico della modernità) intravvede la globalizzazione delle culture, cioè l'omologazione in una non-identità. Guardi che Tolkien era tutt'altro che un isolato dal mondo; contro il razzismo nazista scrive in modo sprezzante, e negli anni '40 capisce che il pericolo di un imbarbarimento anche in Inghilterra, causato dalla guerra, esiste. Forse vedeva un po' troppo in là; in generale, per chi capisce le cose (o le intuisce, per un tipo come Tolkien), il destino è quasi sempre segnato: quando si affermano certe verità non si è presi sul serio e spesso si è messi in ridicolo; quando poi il "quadro" previsto si verifica, chi ne aveva parlato in anticipo viene accuratamente cancellato dalla memoria, e i cantori della contemporaneità (che non avevano capito niente del processo in corso) sono felicissimi di illustrare le loro profonde interpretazioni di ciò che sta avvenendo. Il segno di questa omologazione dove tutti sono nulla è una non-lingua, la lingua del "baa baa" evocata da Tolkien.È atteso a settembre anche in Italia, dopo l'uscita nelle sale inglesi e americane, un film sugli anni giovanili di Tolkien, che si aggiunge ai film di Peter Jackson, sui quali i giudizi sono stati diversi. Qual è il suo parere al riguardo?Tolkien non aveva rifiutato l'idea di un adattamento cinematografico della sua opera, anzi si era impegnato a lungo nel progetto, pur fallito all'epoca. Un adattamento cinematografico è una traduzione, e ovviamente tutte le traduzioni perdono qualcosa e la necessità del mezzo modifica l'equilibrio compositivo. Pensi, in un altro campo, a una trascrizione per pianoforte di una sinfonia o di scene d'opera, alla Listz, o, al contrario, all'orchestrazione di opere nate originariamente per pianoforte, com'è il caso dei Quadri di un'esposizione. A me l'adattamento cinematografico del Signore degli anelli di Jackson piace molto; l'ambiente neozelandese è splendido, molti attori sono di alto livello, la musica è ben scritta ed eseguita. La versione cinematografica de Lo Hobbit mi piace decisamente meno. Sul film biografico in arrivo, ne parleremo quando sarà disponibile. Ho visto solo il trailer; temo aria di politically correct, ma vedremo.
The Little Stranger is a little known horror film that came out in 2018 that toes the line between murder mystery and horror movie. It is very English in it's sensibility and might remind you more of the Turn of the Screw or The Remains of the Day than The Conjuring Skip to Intro - 0:14 Skip to Hot public urination talk - 0:45 Skip to Episode Agenda - 4:28 Skip to Trailer and Synopsis - 7:38 Skip to Quick Review and Score - 12:43 Skip to Spoilers and Discussion - 17:04 Skip to Who would like this? - 49:27 Skip to Hot baby talk - 51:20 Skip to Taglines - 55:31 Skip to From The Facebook - 1:01:26 Skip to Horror Movie News - 1:09:05 Skip to Wrap-up and special thanks - 1:19:20 If you love scary movies, but wish they were more like The Remains of the Day, then you might like The Little Stranger. It can be found in theaters right now. The Little Stranger is about Dr. Faraday (Domhnall Gleeson), an english country doctor that starts making calls at the estate of the wealthy Ayers family, Hundreds Hall. Think Downton Abbey, but sadder. Dr. Faraday has a history with the estate, as his mother used to work as a housemaid there. Nowadays, the estate a run-down shadow of its former self and is only inhabited by the eligible bachelorette, Caroline Ayres (Ruth Wilson), her horrifically battle scarred brother Roderick (Will Poulter), her mother played by Charlotte Rampling, and the lone housemaid Betty. But are they the only Ayers living there? We...slowly find out that the house is haunted sorta kinda, and then the movie ends. My Rating for The Little Stranger 4/10 It was a slow movie that could only be generously classified as about 5% horror movie. It’s slightly interesting because of the human drama, but the scares fall flat. The Little Stranger Watch it now, or add it to your collection. Buy/Rent on Amazon Spoilers for The Little Stranger Expand for Spoilers There is a lot of ambiguity and subtlety in this movie. I walked away wondering if there was any supernatural occurrences whatsoever, and if all of the calamity could be just explained by surreptitious actions of Dr. Faraday and/or human error. The only thing that keeps me from definitively making that conclusion is that the spontaneous scratch marks that appear on Mrs. Ayers, seem to have no other explanation than supernatural phenomena. Check Out Our Review of The Perfection! https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2019/06/12/the-perfection-review/ So it could either be one bad dude, or it could actually be the ghost of a dead Ayers child that creates all the havoc at Hundreds Hall. There is talk of poltergeists and a heavy emphasis on Dr. Faraday's covetousness and forwardness. The poltergeist could be just an extension of Dr. Faraday's sub-conscience, which is an idea alluded to in the script. I'm tempted to read the book that the film is based on to get a little more insight into the character of Dr. Faraday, but to be honest, the movie wasn't interesting enough for me to spend more time delving into the story. Check Out Our Review of Ma! https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2019/06/05/ma-movie-review/ Needless to say, everyone dies because of some curse that befalls Hundreds Hall, and Dr. Faraday is seen in the epilogue wandering the halls staring off into the middle distance. The last shot is of Faraday as a child looking over the balcony that Caroline was pushed over. Does that mean he did it? Was Caroline's "It's you" referring to Faraday? I dunno, maybe. Is The Little Stranger Worth Seeing? I wouldn't recommend seeing it in the theater, but it would make a fine "Netflix and chill" movie. It's not a good horror movie, and it is only a middling drama. If you are the Dowager Countess of Downton Abbey, you might like it, but everyone else can probably find something better. https://youtu.be/rA9OPdojcuI Horror Movie Talk Episode 5: The Expand for full transcript
Matthew Bannister on Bruce Tulloh, who ran across the United States in record time and became European 5,000 metres champion barefoot. Emma Smith the author of an acclaimed novel based on her travels to India with Laurie Lee. Professor Peter Waddington the sociologist who studied policing and came up with the technique of "kettling" to control street protests The Dowager Countess of Harewood, an Australian former model whose affair with the married Earl caused a scandal in the 1960s. And Ronald Chesney, half of the writing partnership that brought us the hit TV sitcoms The Rag Trade and On The Buses. Presenter: Matthew Bannister Producer: Neil George.
Political consultant turned author Joe Rodota sits down with Capitol Weekly to talk about his new book: The Watergate - Inside America's Most Infamous Address. The story of the Watergate break-in has been well-told, but in this "biography of a building," Rodota weaves a fascinating history that includes more than just the events of June 17, 1972. The Watergate was home to myriad players on the national stage, including Senator Bob Dole - and his next-door neighbor, Monica Lewinsky. Rodota also introduces odd figures on the fringes of history like Aline Griffith, the "Dowager Countess" of Romanones who fancied herself a spy, and real CIA operative Walter Pforzheimer, who kept the agency's library in his apartment.
This week on StoryWeb: Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest. Really, has there ever been a play funnier than Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest? No matter how you experience it – by reading the play, seeing it performed live, or watching one of the film adaptations – you’re sure to be splitting your sides with laughter in no time. Even if you’ve seen the play or one of the films before, you’ll laugh just as hard – maybe even harder – than you did the first time you saw it. Knowing all the uproariously funny jokes to come, all the farcical plot twists and turns Wilde has up his sleeve just adds to the fun. Who is your favorite character in the play? Like many viewers, I am partial to Lady Bracknell, the forerunner to Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, played so consummately by Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey. Lady Bracknell’s arch observations – complete with eyebrows lifted and eyes peering down her aristocratic nose – are droll and on point every single time. “To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune,” she says near the beginning of the play. “To lose both looks like carelessness.” The scene from which this line comes – in which Lady Bracknell interrogates Ernest (or is it Jack?) Worthing as he seeks her daughter Gwendolyn’s hand in marriage – is one of the funniest in the play. But the rest of the play is supremely satisfying comedy as well as we learn the importance of being Ernest. Like Lady Bracknell, Oscar Wilde himself was a force to be reckoned with. No upholder of the aristocracy, Wilde instead flouted convention at every turn. One source says, “Known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress, and glittering conversation, Wilde became one of the best-known personalities of his day.” He reigned supreme as the British playwright of the 1890s. Wilde’s lover was Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas, whose father, the Marquess of Queensberry, had planned to throw rotten vegetables at Wilde after the debut in early 1895 of The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde and Bosie pre-empted the plan, and Wilde prosecuted the Marquess for criminal libel. Eventually, Wilde dropped the charges against the Marquess but was then himself arrested and tried for gross indecency with men. Ultimately, Wilde was convicted and received the maximum penalty for crimes of homosexuality: he was imprisoned for two years’ hard labor. In 2017 – more than 120 years after his conviction – Wilde was pardoned for his offense. When Britain passed the Policing and Crime Act of 2017, homosexuality was no longer a crime in the United Kingdom, and an estimated 50,000 men, including Wilde, were pardoned. Unfortunately, the trial and imprisonment exacted a great toll upon Wilde. The Importance of Being Earnest was his last play, and he never fully recovered – creatively or otherwise – from his trial and imprisonment. Five years after The Importance of Being Earnest premiered in London and three years after being released from prison, Wilde died penniless in Paris at the age of 46. A great literary light was extinguished. To learn more about the inimitable Wilde, visit the Oscar Wilde Website or the website of the Oscar Wilde Society. Richard Ellmann’s 1987 volume, Oscar Wilde, is the definitive biography. It was used as the basis for the outstanding 1997 film Wilde, with Stephen Fry playing Wilde and Jude Law playing Bosie. Ready to revisit this wonderful play – or to discover it for the first time? You can read the play online at Project Gutenberg or buy a hard copy of the play. Two film adaptations – Anthony Asquith’s 1952 film or Oliver Parker’s 2002 version (starring Colin Firth and Judi Densch as Lady Bracknell) – bring the play to life in all its comedic glory. Wilde’s literary executor, Robert Ross, said after his death: Later on I think everyone will recognise his achievements; his plays and essays will endure. Of course you may think with others that his personality and conversation were far more wonderful than anything he wrote, so that his written works give only a pale reflection of his power. Perhaps that is so, and of course it will be impossible to reproduce what is gone forever. Visit thestoryweb.com/wilde for links to all these resources and to watch a clip from the 1952 film adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest. In this scene, Edith Evans (as Lady Bracknell) interrogates her daughter’s potential suitor, Ernest/Jack Worthing. Comedy doesn’t get any better than this!
Ain't No Downton : the unofficial final season commentary of Downton Abbey
In which I review episode 7, where dead buddies of Henry Talbot mess up his chances with Mary (maaaaybe), fake hand injuries put Karson in his place, and Robert gets a new dog. All of this of course paling to the most ultimate of Dowager Countess mic drops....BAM! Also I read some of your suggestions about Downton Abbey spinoffs. Tweet more of these @nodownton and/or under the hastag: #DowntonSpinoffs
Kelly & Tom recap Downton Abbey S6E7 with as much panache and flair as the Dowager Countess delivering an epic takedown. They try to comfort Spratt with promises of a denk-free existence, rename Edith’s magazine, miss Charles Blake, lose their minds over a puppy, recall the episode of Step By Step where JT has dyslexia, and speculate about crying dresses. Kelly explains how smoking changed (after the war), Tom revisits old-timey car races, and everyone is thrilled to hear Matthew Goode say “pop.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In a special alcohol fuelled episode, Liam and Regan get high with the Dowager Countess, lament the state of TV dads and cry over the Gilmore Girls.Theme music: 'In THE Crowd' by the Years.Interval Music: 'Really, Really Weird' by The Simple Carnival.Feedback? Questions? Goofs? Email us at Teavescast@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @Teavescast.
You may think that etiquette is something only the Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey has to deal with but you know what?...it's a really big part of being a member of society. My guest today is Cheryl Seidel who is an etiquette expert, the voice behind the 'Ask Cheryl blog' and she's also the founder and President of RegistryFinder.com, an intuitive search engine that helps gift givers quickly and easily find online registries for weddings, baby showers, graduations and more. Cheryl is also a contributor to The Huffington Post and an etiquette expert. In this episode of the wedding podcast we debunk some common etiquette myths, look at new traditions and ditch some old ones! It's lots of fun and I'm not afraid to say that Cheryl surprised me with a few doozies that I had no idea existed! Etiquette refers to conventional forms and usages: the rules of etiquette. Decorum suggests dignity and a sense of what is becoming or appropriate for a person of good breeding: a fine sense of decorum. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the Dowager Countess' romantic past with Prince Kuragin, how Rose's quick thinking earned Lord Sinderby's trust, and what lessons Downton Abbey has learned from reality TV. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!) Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Listen to the other episodes here. Feedback about today's podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the Dowager Countess’ romantic past with Prince Kuragin, how Rose’s quick thinking earned Lord Sinderby’s trust, and what lessons Downton Abbey has learned from reality TV. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Listen to the other episodes here. Feedback about today’s podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Miss Bunting's lack of social grace, Lady Mary's trail of broken hearts, and how the Dowager Countess continues to surprise us this season. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!) Our sponsor today is Harry's! Visit harrys.com and use the promo code DOWNTON. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Miss Bunting's lack of social grace, Lady Mary's trail of broken hearts, and how the Dowager Countess continues to surprise us this season. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!) Our sponsor today is Harry's! Visit harrys.com and use the promo code DOWNTON. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Satellite Sisters podcast: Update From Brooklyn: Urban Nana reports on latest trend in childwatching Health News: Sitting Kills & Souping is the New Juicing From College: Stanford has to open it's Black Box of Admissions and Can Soriority Parties cut down on Campus Rape? Tuesday Trends: Robots in Banks Downton Gabby: The Granthem Girls go Romanov! Mary's sketching trip! Edith's breakdown and the Dowager Countess is hot to Trotsky.
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It's the Up Goer Five Challenge! Try to describe something complex using only the thousand most common words in English. It's a useful mental exercise that's harder than you might think. Also, if you want to make a room dark, you might turn off the lights. But you might also cut them off or shut them. You probably know the experience of hearing or seeing a word so long that it ceases to make sense. But did you know linguists have a term for that? Plus, cumshaw artists, the history of Hoosier and beep, and the debate over whether numbers are nouns or adjectives.FULL DETAILSWho uses the phone book these days, right? The people of Norfolk Island off the coast of Australia do! And not only are their names printed, but so are their nicknames. If you're looking to call Carrots, Lettuce Leaf, Moose, Diesel, or Hose, they're all in there.What makes a word a word? If something's not in the dictionary, you might not be able to use it in Scrabble. But dictionaries aren't the last word on whether a word is legitimate. If you use a word that someone else understands, then it's a word. So when Johnny from East Hampton, New York, called to ask if his made-up term micronutia, meaning "something even smaller than minutia," was a real word, he was happy with our answer.We've all had the experience of saying a word over and over again until it starts to sound like nonsense. Linguists call this semantic satiation, although you might also think of it as Gnarly Foot phenomenon. Stare at your foot long enough, and you'll start to wonder how such a bizarre-looking thing could ever be attached to your body. Something similar happens with language.A bleeble is that little sound or word they throw into a radio broadcast, like the call letters, that serves as a brief signature. Our Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a game using three-word phrases linked by the word and. For example, what idiom could be described literally as a country carnival found in the center of town? Hint: this phrase could also be used to describe a good bet.Is Hoosier a derogatory term? People from Indiana proudly embrace it, but in the dialect island that is the St. Louis area, the word means someone who is uncouth or uncultured. In Southern Appalachia, the related words hoodger, and hoojer still refer to a rustic, ill-mannered person from the hills.How do you make a room dark? Do you shut the lights, cut the lights, or turn off the lights? "Shut the light," as Bob Dylan sang, may derive from old lanterns on which you'd shut a little door. They're all correct, though even the most common phrase, turn off the light, sounds weird when you think about it. After all, you're not turning anything if you're flipping a switch up and down.In architecture and design, an affordance is a part of something that serves a function, like the handle on a cup or the notch in a dictionary where you put your thumb. In language we have affordances, too, such as words that indicate a place for someone else to speak or respond.Is a number a noun or an adjective? Even dictionary editors struggle with how to classify parts of speech. Like color, such words often lie along a spectrum, and asking at what point the number seven goes from a noun to an adjective is like asking at what point blue becomes purple. A while back, we talked about bookmashes—the found poetry formed by book spines stacked on top of each other. On our Facebook page, Irvin Kanines shared her bookmash: Shortcuts to Bliss/ Running with Scissors/ Naked/ Why Didn't I Think of That?Try to explain something while only using the thousand most common words in English. It's harder than you might think. This comic from xkcd points out the difficulty in describing a space ship called the Up Goer Five, and an Up-Goer Five Text Editor points out what words don't fit. The challenge becomes even more fun if you're trying to describe complex subjects like science or engineering.Tracy from Sherman, Texas, wonders why her dad always used cabbage as a verb to mean "to pilfer or swipe." This term goes back to at least the 18th century, when the verb to cabbage had to do with employee theft. Specifically, it referred to the way dressmakers would cut fabric for a garment and keep the excess for themselves, perhaps rolling it into a little ball that looked like, well, cabbage. Today, a student might sneak in a cabbage sheet to cheat on a test.To hoodwink, or put something over on someone, derives from the act of thieves literally throwing a hood on victims before robbing them, thereby making them wink, which has an archaic meaning of "to close one's eyes."Sue in Eureka, California, was working at the grocery store during Senior Day when she reminded an elderly customer that the woman might be eligible for a discount. The shopper responded, "Thanks for the tap on the shoulder." Did that mean Sue had said something offensive? No. A tap on the shoulder is simply a way of alerting a stranger to something, since the shoulder is an appropriate body part to touch on someone you don't know.Think you know Downton Abbey? Try using the Up-Goer Five Text Editor to describe the plot using the thousand most common words in English! Your description probably won't sound much like the Dowager Countess.When did we start using the word beep? After all, today we have car horns, microwaves and other electronic gizmos that beep, but before the early 1900s, nothing ever beeped. It makes you wonder: How did people back then know their Hot Pocket was ready?We spoke earlier about cumshaw artists, or people who get things done by crafty stealing or bartering. Alan Johnson from Plano, Texas, told us a story from his Air Force days in Vietnam, when he and some comrades stole a bunch of plywood by sneaking onto a Navy base and loading it into the truck. When a Naval officer saw them, they started unloading it and explaining how they'd come to drop off some excess wood. So the officer told them to get their wood out of there! Classic cumshaw artistry.This episode was hosted by Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! 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Kelly & Tom finally get down to making jokes about Downton Abbey S4E3, and they want to be very clear that they aren’t interested in helping rapists. However, they do address Anna’s assault, try to cast Futurama characters in Downton Abbey, recount a 1922 hipster conversation, speculate about Lady Raven’s subjects, decide once and for all whether Alfred is dumber than Lord Grantham, strap the Dowager Countess to the top of the Beverly Hillbillies’ truck, invent a new word, come up with a radical plan to get Lady Mary past Matthew’s death, and accuse Braithwaite of witchcraft so much that it’s like an Arthur Miller play. Kelly goes inexplicably nuts over the animated film Anastasia, Tom impersonates an Irish baby, and everyone laments how different things were before the war. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS's Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which Edith plans to give her baby to a tenant farmer, but Lady Rosamund suggests they go abroad, to Switzerland, and give up the baby there instead. The Dowager Countess grills them, learns the truth, and offers to support Edith with money. Tom sees Rose and Jack in a teashop, and tells Mary, who first warns Rose off, then goes to London to see Jack; he has already decided to break off the relationship, to spare Rose future trouble. Alfred offers to marry Ivy, but she refuses him. Daisy is confused about how she feels, but gives Alfred up, and he leaves for the last time. Miss Baxter befriends the lugubrious Molesley, seeking information for Thomas, but they get to rather like each other. Lord Gillingham, who has broken off his engagement, visits briefly, still pursuing and flirting with Mary; she, learning from Anna of Green's --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS’s Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which Edith plans to give her baby to a tenant farmer, but Lady Rosamund suggests they go abroad, to Switzerland, and give up the baby there instead. The Dowager Countess grills them, learns the truth, and offers to support Edith with money. Tom sees Rose and Jack in a teashop, and tells Mary, who first warns Rose off, then goes to London to see Jack; he has already decided to break off the relationship, to spare Rose future trouble. Alfred offers to marry Ivy, but she refuses him. Daisy is confused about how she feels, but gives Alfred up, and he leaves for the last time. Miss Baxter befriends the lugubrious Molesley, seeking information for Thomas, but they get to rather like each other. Lord Gillingham, who has broken off his engagement, visits briefly, still pursuing and flirting with Mary; she, learning from Anna of Green's --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS's Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which Robert leaves for America to bail out Cora's playboy brother. Mary, told by Mrs Hughes what happened to Anna, persuades him to take Thomas as his valet, leaving Bates to support his wife. The Dowager Countess falls ill with bronchitis, and is nursed by a selfless Isobel, who cheerfully ignores her patient's snippy comments. Mary and Mr Blake visit the newly-arrived pigs; finding them dehydrated, they carry buckets of water together, getting muddy and exhausted, and rather enjoy it. Edith and Rose go to London: Rose continues to romance Jack; Edith decides to have an abortion, but backs out at the last minute. Lord Gillingham and his valet Green arrive, and Mrs Hughes warns Green that she knows about him. During the servants' dinner, Green is rash enough to reveal that he went to the servants' quarters during Dame Nellie's --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS’s Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which Robert leaves for America to bail out Cora's playboy brother. Mary, told by Mrs Hughes what happened to Anna, persuades him to take Thomas as his valet, leaving Bates to support his wife. The Dowager Countess falls ill with bronchitis, and is nursed by a selfless Isobel, who cheerfully ignores her patient's snippy comments. Mary and Mr Blake visit the newly-arrived pigs; finding them dehydrated, they carry buckets of water together, getting muddy and exhausted, and rather enjoy it. Edith and Rose go to London: Rose continues to romance Jack; Edith decides to have an abortion, but backs out at the last minute. Lord Gillingham and his valet Green arrive, and Mrs Hughes warns Green that she knows about him. During the servants' dinner, Green is rash enough to reveal that he went to the servants' quarters during Dame Nellie's --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS's Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which a letter is found from Matthew, appointing Mary his sole heir; the Earl is not pleased at this, nor that Mary wants to work with him and Tom on the estate management - he wants to run things on his own. Violet secretly supports Mary, and urges her to learn the business from Tom. Learning that Moseley has fallen on hard times, is working as a labourer, and has debts, Bates gets money from the Dowager Countess, and pretends he's paying back Moseley for an earlier loan. Lady Rose and Anna go to a tea dance in York which turns out to be for the servant class; she dances with an under-gardener, but when another man tries to cut in, a fight ensues, and they have to run for it. The Earl announces that his solicitor has confirmed that Matthew's letter is as good as a Will, and everyone wants him to include Mary in his plans. There --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS’s Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which a letter is found from Matthew, appointing Mary his sole heir; the Earl is not pleased at this, nor that Mary wants to work with him and Tom on the estate management - he wants to run things on his own. Violet secretly supports Mary, and urges her to learn the business from Tom. Learning that Moseley has fallen on hard times, is working as a labourer, and has debts, Bates gets money from the Dowager Countess, and pretends he's paying back Moseley for an earlier loan. Lady Rose and Anna go to a tea dance in York which turns out to be for the servant class; she dances with an under-gardener, but when another man tries to cut in, a fight ensues, and they have to run for it. The Earl announces that his solicitor has confirmed that Matthew's letter is as good as a Will, and everyone wants him to include Mary in his plans. There --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS's Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which six months on, Lady Mary mourns Matthew, and feels little attraction to baby George. The Earl and Branson dispute the management of the estate and struggle to pay death duties. Miss O'Brien suddenly leaves to serve Lady Flintshire, on her way to India. Needing a maid in a hurry, Cora hires former maid Edna, who has trained as a ladies' maid, on the strength of the reference which Tom persuaded Mrs Hughes to give her; Carson and Mrs Hughes see trouble ahead, and warn Tom to keep his distance. Mr Molesley loses his job; the Dowager Countess tries to help him by letting him serve at a luncheon for a friend who needs a butler, but her own butler, fearing he is to be replaced, sabotages his efforts, making him appear clumsy and inexperienced. The servants are excited by Valentine's Day, and Mrs Patmore struggles to deal with an --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV – Downton Abbey UK edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of PBS’s Downton Abbey. In this show, host John Comerford breaks down the episode in which six months on, Lady Mary mourns Matthew, and feels little attraction to baby George. The Earl and Branson dispute the management of the estate and struggle to pay death duties. Miss O'Brien suddenly leaves to serve Lady Flintshire, on her way to India. Needing a maid in a hurry, Cora hires former maid Edna, who has trained as a ladies' maid, on the strength of the reference which Tom persuaded Mrs Hughes to give her; Carson and Mrs Hughes see trouble ahead, and warn Tom to keep his distance. Mr Molesley loses his job; the Dowager Countess tries to help him by letting him serve at a luncheon for a friend who needs a butler, but her own butler, fearing he is to be replaced, sabotages his efforts, making him appear clumsy and inexperienced. The servants are excited by Valentine's Day, and Mrs Patmore struggles to deal with an --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over
It's the Up Goer Five Challenge! Try to describe something complex using only the thousand most common words in English. It's a useful mental exercise that's harder than you might think. Also, if you want to make a room dark, you might turn off the lights. But you might also cut them off or shut them. You probably know the experience of hearing or seeing a word so long that it ceases to make sense. But did you know linguists have a term for that? Plus, cumshaw artists, the history of Hoosier and beep, and the debate over whether numbers are nouns or adjectives.FULL DETAILSWho uses the phone book these days, right? The people of Norfolk Island off the coast of Australia do! And not only are their names printed, but so are their nicknames. If you're looking to call Carrots, Lettuce Leaf, Moose, Diesel, or Hose, they're all in there.What makes a word a word? If something's not in the dictionary, you might not be able to use it in Scrabble. But dictionaries aren't the last word on whether a word is legitimate. If you use a word that someone else understands, then it's a word. So when Johnny from East Hampton, New York, called to ask if his made-up term micronutia, meaning "something even smaller than minutia," was a real word, he was happy with our answer.We've all had the experience of saying a word over and over again until it starts to sound like nonsense. Linguists call this semantic satiation, although you might also think of it as Gnarly Foot phenomenon. Stare at your foot long enough, and you'll start to wonder how such a bizarre-looking thing could ever be attached to your body. Something similar happens with language.A bleeble is that little sound or word they throw into a radio broadcast, like the call letters, that serves as a brief signature. Our Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a game using three-word phrases linked by the word and. For example, what idiom could be described literally as a country carnival found in the center of town? Hint: this phrase could also be used to describe a good bet.Is Hoosier a derogatory term? People from Indiana proudly embrace it, but in the dialect island that is the St. Louis area, the word means someone who is uncouth or uncultured. In Southern Appalachia, the related words hoodger, and hoojer still refer to a rustic, ill-mannered person from the hills.How do you make a room dark? Do you shut the lights, cut the lights, or turn off the lights? "Shut the light," as Bob Dylan sang, may derive from old lanterns on which you'd shut a little door. They're all correct, though even the most common phrase, turn off the light, sounds weird when you think about it. After all, you're not turning anything if you're flipping a switch up and down.In architecture and design, an affordance is a part of something that serves a function, like the handle on a cup or the notch in a dictionary where you put your thumb. In language we have affordances, too, such as words that indicate a place for someone else to speak or respond.Is a number a noun or an adjective? Even dictionary editors struggle with how to classify parts of speech. Like color, such words often lie along a spectrum, and asking at what point the number seven goes from a noun to an adjective is like asking at what point blue becomes purple. A while back, we talked about bookmashes—the found poetry formed by book spines stacked on top of each other. On our Facebook page, Irvin Kanines shared her bookmash: Shortcuts to Bliss/ Running with Scissors/ Naked/ Why Didn't I Think of That?Try to explain something while only using the thousand most common words in English. It's harder than you might think. This comic from xkcd points out the difficulty in describing a space ship called the Up Goer Five, and an Up-Goer Five Text Editor points out what words don't fit. The challenge becomes even more fun if you're trying to describe complex subjects like science or engineering.Tracy from Sherman, Texas, wonders why her dad always used cabbage as a verb to mean "to pilfer or swipe." This term goes back to at least the 18th century, when the verb to cabbage had to do with employee theft. Specifically, it referred to the way dressmakers would cut fabric for a garment and keep the excess for themselves, perhaps rolling it into a little ball that looked like, well, cabbage. Today, a student might sneak in a cabbage sheet to cheat on a test.To hoodwink, or put something over on someone, derives from the act of thieves literally throwing a hood on victims before robbing them, thereby making them wink, which has an archaic meaning of "to close one's eyes."Sue in Eureka, California, was working at the grocery store during Senior Day when she reminded an elderly customer that the woman might be eligible for a discount. The shopper responded, "Thanks for the tap on the shoulder." Did that mean Sue had said something offensive? No. A tap on the shoulder is simply a way of alerting a stranger to something, since the shoulder is an appropriate body part to touch on someone you don't know.Think you know Downton Abbey? Try using the Up-Goer Five Text Editor to describe the plot using the thousand most common words in English! Your description probably won't sound much like the Dowager Countess.When did we start using the word beep? After all, today we have car horns, microwaves and other electronic gizmos that beep, but before the early 1900s, nothing ever beeped. It makes you wonder: How did people back then know their Hot Pocket was ready?We spoke earlier about cumshaw artists, or people who get things done by crafty stealing or bartering. Alan Johnson from Plano, Texas, told us a story from his Air Force days in Vietnam, when he and some comrades stole a bunch of plywood by sneaking onto a Navy base and loading it into the truck. When a Naval officer saw them, they started unloading it and explaining how they'd come to drop off some excess wood. So the officer told them to get their wood out of there! Classic cumshaw artistry.This episode was hosted by Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2013, Wayword LLC.
A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over
It's the Up Goer Five Challenge! Try to describe something complex using only the thousand most common words in English. It's a useful mental exercise that's harder than you might think. Also, if you want to make a room dark, you might turn off the lights. But you might also cut them off or shut them. You probably know the experience of hearing or seeing a word so long that it ceases to make sense. But did you know linguists have a term for that? Plus, cumshaw artists, the history of Hoosier and beep, and the debate over whether numbers are nouns or adjectives.FULL DETAILSWho uses the phone book these days, right? The people of Norfolk Island off the coast of Australia do! And not only are their names printed, but so are their nicknames. If you're looking to call Carrots, Lettuce Leaf, Moose, Diesel, or Hose, they're all in there.What makes a word a word? If something's not in the dictionary, you might not be able to use it in Scrabble. But dictionaries aren't the last word on whether a word is legitimate. If you use a word that someone else understands, then it's a word. So when Johnny from East Hampton, New York, called to ask if his made-up term micronutia, meaning "something even smaller than minutia," was a real word, he was happy with our answer.We've all had the experience of saying a word over and over again until it starts to sound like nonsense. Linguists call this semantic satiation, although you might also think of it as Gnarly Foot phenomenon. Stare at your foot long enough, and you'll start to wonder how such a bizarre-looking thing could ever be attached to your body. Something similar happens with language.A bleeble is that little sound or word they throw into a radio broadcast, like the call letters, that serves as a brief signature. Our Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a game using three-word phrases linked by the word and. For example, what idiom could be described literally as a country carnival found in the center of town? Hint: this phrase could also be used to describe a good bet.Is Hoosier a derogatory term? People from Indiana proudly embrace it, but in the dialect island that is the St. Louis area, the word means someone who is uncouth or uncultured. In Southern Appalachia, the related words hoodger, and hoojer still refer to a rustic, ill-mannered person from the hills.How do you make a room dark? Do you shut the lights, cut the lights, or turn off the lights? "Shut the light," as Bob Dylan sang, may derive from old lanterns on which you'd shut a little door. They're all correct, though even the most common phrase, turn off the light, sounds weird when you think about it. After all, you're not turning anything if you're flipping a switch up and down.In architecture and design, an affordance is a part of something that serves a function, like the handle on a cup or the notch in a dictionary where you put your thumb. In language we have affordances, too, such as words that indicate a place for someone else to speak or respond.Is a number a noun or an adjective? Even dictionary editors struggle with how to classify parts of speech. Like color, such words often lie along a spectrum, and asking at what point the number seven goes from a noun to an adjective is like asking at what point blue becomes purple. A while back, we talked about bookmashes—the found poetry formed by book spines stacked on top of each other. On our Facebook page, Irvin Kanines shared her bookmash: Shortcuts to Bliss/ Running with Scissors/ Naked/ Why Didn't I Think of That?Try to explain something while only using the thousand most common words in English. It's harder than you might think. This comic from xkcd points out the difficulty in describing a space ship called the Up Goer Five, and an Up-Goer Five Text Editor points out what words don't fit. The challenge becomes even more fun if you're trying to describe complex subjects like science or engineering.Tracy from Sherman, Texas, wonders why her dad always used cabbage as a verb to mean "to pilfer or swipe." This term goes back to at least the 18th century, when the verb to cabbage had to do with employee theft. Specifically, it referred to the way dressmakers would cut fabric for a garment and keep the excess for themselves, perhaps rolling it into a little ball that looked like, well, cabbage. Today, a student might sneak in a cabbage sheet to cheat on a test.To hoodwink, or put something over on someone, derives from the act of thieves literally throwing a hood on victims before robbing them, thereby making them wink, which has an archaic meaning of "to close one's eyes."Sue in Eureka, California, was working at the grocery store during Senior Day when she reminded an elderly customer that the woman might be eligible for a discount. The shopper responded, "Thanks for the tap on the shoulder." Did that mean Sue had said something offensive? No. A tap on the shoulder is simply a way of alerting a stranger to something, since the shoulder is an appropriate body part to touch on someone you don't know.Think you know Downton Abbey? Try using the Up-Goer Five Text Editor to describe the plot using the thousand most common words in English! Your description probably won't sound much like the Dowager Countess.When did we start using the word beep? After all, today we have car horns, microwaves and other electronic gizmos that beep, but before the early 1900s, nothing ever beeped. It makes you wonder: How did people back then know their Hot Pocket was ready?We spoke earlier about cumshaw artists, or people who get things done by crafty stealing or bartering. Alan Johnson from Plano, Texas, told us a story from his Air Force days in Vietnam, when he and some comrades stole a bunch of plywood by sneaking onto a Navy base and loading it into the truck. When a Naval officer saw them, they started unloading it and explaining how they'd come to drop off some excess wood. So the officer told them to get their wood out of there! Classic cumshaw artistry.This episode was hosted by Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.And from The Ken Blanchard Companies, whose purpose is to make a leadership difference among executives, managers, and individuals in organizations everywhere. More about Ken Blanchard's leadership training programs at kenblanchard.com/leadership.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2012, Wayword LLC.
(Rebroadcast) If you love playing around with palindromes, quoting Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess, and spotting factual errors in the news (Editor's note: "What factual errors?"), then this episode will make you so happy, you'll want to clap your hands. Plus, this week's hilarious V.I.P., Baratunde Thurston, has some advice for the Area Man or Woman in all of us.
In this episode of the DA Reflection, we talk about: The food chain - Ethyl;Anna and Bates – cellmate drama;The footman wars and Thomas’ “good” side;Daisy gets what she wants but not really;Sybil, Branson, and a smoking toaster;How Edith is under 30; andThe Dowager Countess; lines.
Kelly and Tom recap the dumbest thing ever, AKA Downton Abbey S3:E4. On the plus side, this episode features Thomas’s erotic pen pal, toffee noses, the comedy stylings of the Dowager Countess, a newfangled electric toaster, Ethel’s plotline finally paying some dividends and the really, really, ridiculously good-looking Jimmy Kent. Unfortunately, it also includes far too much Murder Prison, Branson being a completely out-of-character moron, the comedy stylings of the Dowager Countess (yes, again), everything interesting happening offscreen, wretched editing, and a bizarre scene that might be about alien babies. Kelly tries to figure out the origins of Isobel’s Whore Institute, Tom tells tales of badass ladies who were also Irish rebels, and they both plea for more Linney! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kelly and Tom are bringing strumpet back in this recap of Downton Abbey S3E2. Daisy reveals herself as the Cassandra of Downton, Matthew and Mary keep having sex in lieu of an honest conversation about finance, our favorite replacement ginger reappears, Reed’s magical origins are uncovered, and MacL shares a sexually charged moment with the Dowager Countess. Kelly wonders if there was ever really a time when she didn’t hate Matthew, Tom hopes Anna’s garter is for her second husband, and they alter their pronunciation of “McL” so the Cousins won’t think they are talking about Passions. All this, plus “Flight of the Molesley!” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Downton tension!In this episode of the DA Reflection, we will talk about all the tension that is going around Downton. Namely, tension between Sybil and Robert, Thomas and Bates, Anna and Bates, Mary and Matthew, and Daisy and... Daisy.Mr. Bates also takes nobility to new levels in this episode of Downton Abbey, so we will have a segment called, "Bates, why can't you defend yourself?" In this segment, we'll go over all the ways that Bates sabotages his standing at the Downton household, defends the guilty and refuses to exonerate himself. And to what end?Finally, we will wrap up with some typical Dowager Countess lines.Thanks so much for listening, and if you have comments or points of view you'd like to share with the listeners, you can do so from the blog in written or spoken form - or - you can give us a call at 816-379-6956. We look forward to hearing from you!
This episode is all about sister rivalry! Hear about how Edith and Mary go at it (in very back-stabbing, slandering, passive aggressive, British ways) and how Mary's pride keeps her from solving everyone's problems. Edith may finally have a love interest, and Matthew has hope for a future that would please Robert and Cora. And of course, we'll talk about the latest quick witted lines from the Dowager Countess.A listener asked that we do a character study of Bates next, so you can look forward to that next episode. Leave a comment with take aways from this episode - do you agree with my assessment of Mary and Edith's relationship? Is their rivalry simply a carry over from adolescence, or is there more to it?Let me know what you'd like to hear about next!
If you love playing around with palindromes, quoting Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess, and spotting factual errors in the news (Editor's note...What factual errors? ...then this episode will make you so happy, you'll want to clap your hands. Plus, this week's hilarious Mystery Guest has some advice for the Area Man or Woman in all of us.
Kelly and Tom come roaring out of hiatus for Downton Abbey S2:E1 to introduce a very saucy replacement ginger, explore Kelly’s canine obsession, plant a flag for the new nation of Batesylvania, proclaim that nail-filing is the new smoking, expose Tom’s crush on silent film star Clara Bow, unexpectedly root for O’Brien, do lots of all-caps SOBBING, and discuss whether or not the Dowager Countess would have been a Trekkie. They also catch up on correspondence from several cousins, declare a Character Ceasefire, and reveal the latest title in their Downton Library, Engagements I Have Ruined: A Scrapbook by Mary Crawley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It’s been a little while since you heard from us, but now we are back with a vengeance. This week the guys get together to talk about crying to the Dowager Countess, hair product, evening attire, and Marley and Me; in other words Manhood. But don’t worry, its not as pathetic as it sounds, there’s always […]
Slipped stitches, goats, Piper's Journey KAL This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co, The Blend Cafe, and Knit4Together. complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com The folks at Quince & Co believe that businesses can be good citizens—should be good citizens—without making too much a fuss about it. So, they have created a line of thoughtfully conceived yarns spun from American wool or sourced from overseas suppliers who grow plants, raise animals, or manufacture a yarn in as earth- and labor-friendly a way as possible. Find them at www.quinceandco.com and while you are there, sign up for their free e-newsletter. The Blend Café is an independent coffee shop in Washington IL The Blend's slogan, “Where coffee and community come together,” is more than just a catchy phrase to them - It is their passion! Our desire is to provide a comfortable place for those in our community to gather together and enjoy good company along with GREAT coffee. If coffee is not YET your beverage of choice, come anyway - we serve wonderful teas, smoothies, and ice cream drinks to go along with our fresh baked goods, desserts, and sandwiches. I would like to congratulate Yvonne and all The Blend employess as they were recently awarded the 2012 Outstanding Business Award from the Washington Chamber of Commerce! Knit 4 Together is an knitting and fiber shop in Dunlap IL just north of Peoria IL. Knit 4 Together Yanr Company specializes in a fine variety of fibers to meet a variety of budgets. Co-owned and run by five ladies who love to knit--and love to teach--there is a chair wiating for you. Just bring your needles...we're certain you'll find som crumptious yarn for your next project. www.knit4together.com or call 309.243.9499 I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Prize Drawing and Pipeliner Notes: The prize is a skein of yarn from Roman Hills either Dowager Countess or Lady Sybil The winner is #40! Congratulations Sarah aka smurphy2! Please contact me with your mailing information. Nature Notes February is a month of light. In the Northern Hemisphere our mornings and evening are filled with more hours of daylight. We are moving away from the short dark days of the Winter Solstice... Today I saw the red-wing blackbirds lined up along the fences that line the farm fields. I was looking for snowy owls. I saw red-wings. And that is good too, especially the first red wings of the season. Thanks to Alisonc I just read the most fascinating book. Goat Song: A Seasonal Life. A short history of Herding and the art of making cheese by Brad Kessler. Highly recommended! Needle Notes Piper’s Journey KAL. Wave 2 starts on March 5, 2012. Note that the shawl will grow considerably since you are knitting at a looser gauge than recommended for a tighter fabric. Slipping Stitches make a cleaner edge but there are times when this is not advised. Slipping the first stitch of a row will tighten the edge, which is sometimes not what you want to do. If a pattern says to slip a stitch and the pattern does not specify then you should slip as if to purl. In general You slip as if to purl if the stitch is not going to be worked at that time. You slip as if to knit if the stitch is going to be worked. The Blethering Room I blether about a house we looked at when we first moved to this area, Norwegian Gjetost, and a few more tips on things to take to a retreat. A notebook is a good idea. About those Autumn Glory Apples…our local market will probably be sold out by the time of our retreat. I didn’t want to be greedy and buy up the whole bin. In the Pipeline Knitting: Spectra by Stephen West. 2 Knit Lit Chicks KAL 60 wedges done and 25 to go! I need to figure out my retreat knitting. Watching: Downtown Abbey is over. It is sad. Thankfully there is another season to look forward to. And to those of you who do not have television, I applaud you! Listening: Finished The Paris Wife by Paula MacClain. This Birding Life/Bird Watcher’s Digest Bill Thompson III Snowy Owl Invasion Music by Lydia McCauley. Apples on the Tree from Sabbath Day. www.magnatune.com Haste ye back!
Piper's Journey KAL begins, Ten Stitch Twist This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and The Fiber Universe. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Knitting Pipeline Retreat! Bronwyn the Brave is keeping a list of those registered for the retreat. The list is posted on our Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry. March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle: Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571 Pipeliner Notes: Dorothy’s letter last week struck a chord with many listeners. Chris left a message about her sighting of a barn owl. Karebot has a great conversation starter. What would you do during a zombie apocalypse? A correction from last week’s show: (Thank you spinsjal!) Joshua Tucker is a massage therapist, NOT a physical therapist. Read Wendy’s note on our board with another side to the issue. Nature Notes: Last Friday we awoke to dense fog which was not an auspicious beginning to our Snowy Owl Expedition. We made it to the Emiquon Wetland Preserve and saw quite a few American Bald Eagles. We also saw Snow Geese! There were thousands of them flying in ribbons as far as we could see down the waterway. Funky and Aizome did see Snowy Owls in Minnesota! I have not given up yet and there is always next year. Featured Nature writer: John Madson Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. 1982 To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And revery. The revery alone will do If bees are few. --Emily Dickinson Needle Notes: Yarn recommendations for socks (that will wear well). Traci (4 girls) Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Woolen Rabbit Harmony, Opal. Prairiepoet: Blue Moon Fiber Lightweight Socks that Rock. For the record, I have tried duplicate stitch (Swiss Darning) and do not like it for the tight gauge of socks. I read a letter from JudyBee who is knitting Kevlar into her bullet proof socks! Even Charlene Schurch was impressed! Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown took a little over a month to knit using stash yarn. Spirals are soothing and relaxing even when there are short rows involved. Project notes are here. The Blethering Room: Article about Pam Allen Piper's Journey KAL begins! This is my first published pattern and I'm thrilled. Thanks for your encouragement and support! In the Pipeline Oops from last week! I have done more cowls than I thought. Kilkenny Cowl by Pam Allen is one of Emily’s favorites. Spectra by Stephen West. 2 Knit Lit Chicks KAL Watching…Downtown Abbey…we have a giveaway from Roman Hills! They have a stunning and very clever Downton Abbey Line with colorways named for the characters. Leave a comment below to be entered into a drawing for a skein of the Dowager Countess. What is a weekend? Thank you, Roman Hills! You have until Feb 21 to leave a comment on the show blog. www.knittingpipeline.com. Listening: The Paris Wife by Paula MacClain. I’m falling behind in podcast listening. Reading: Finished Zombies Don’t Cry: Book One in a Living Dead Love Story. By Rusty Fischer Last week I said it was funny. Right after that it was not so funny. It was sad. Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear Book 2 in Maisie Dobbs series. Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese. Recommended by Alisonc. Bob Dylan was inspired by the Robert Burns tune featured at the end of this episode. It is sung by Shira Kammen from A Celebration of Robert Burns. www.magnatune.com Thanks for listening! Haste ye back! complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com
Malvern Hall, Solihull, Warwickshire, was the home of Henry Greswolde Lewis, a wealthy widower who offered Constable a number of commissions over a period of twenty years. Constable was first a guest at Malvern Hall in 1809, when he painted portraits of his host and of Lewis’s ward, Mary Freer. Constable had met Lewis through Magdalene, the Dowager Countess of Dysart, Lewis’s sister, who had grown up at Malvern Hall. In 1820 she asked Constable to paint views of the house from both sides. He visited the house in September that year and painted this full-size preparatory sketch of the entrance, or garden front of the house as viewed from the east. He painted it with the liveliness of an outdoor sketch created directly in front of the motif, with the support clearly visible in some areas. He also made a pencil drawing of the subject on the spot, dated 10 September 1820. After his return to London he painted a pair of views for Lady Dysart – one (now in the collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts) showing Malvern Hall from the garden front, as in this work, and the other as seen from across the park and mirrored in the lake (R.B. Beckett, ‘Constable at Malvern Hall’, Connoisseur Year Book 1959, pp. 81–83). This work is an example of Constable’s ventures into country house portraiture. Yet he did not paint an architectural monument, he painted a work in which the garden dominates and the house is a background feature in the landscape. When he exhibited another painting of a country house, Englefield House, at the Royal Academy in 1833, a colleague remarked that ‘it was only a picture of a house, and ought to have been put into the Architectural Room’. Constable replied that it was ‘a picture of a summer morning, including a house’ (Beckett IV, p. 254). Malvern Hall appears to reflect comparable priorities.
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