Podcasts about Etymology

In this Adventure in Etymology we point out the origins of the word index. An index [ˈɪndɛks] is an alphabetical listing of items and their location; the index finger; a movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc (other meanings are available). As a verb to index can mean to arrange an index for something; to […]

This is a complete audio voiceover recording of my essay on “The Genealogy of Wokeism.” The essay provides a complete history of what people call "wokeness" and develops a new theory of how to define it. The original essay was first published on my ⁠Substack⁠, 1Dime Review: It was also published by the New Centre for Research & Practice:⁠https://tripleampersand.org/the-genealogy-of-wokeism/⁠Part Two of “The Genealogy of Wokeism” has also been published on my Substack the New Centre for Research & Practice.This recording is presented as a long-form audio essay for those who prefer to listen rather than read.Subscribe for more audio essays, political theory, intellectual history, cultural criticism, and long-form analysis.Timestamps: 0:00 The Genealogy of Wokeism, Part One 5:59 The Etymology of Wokeism 8:01 Defining Wokeism 20:00 Who Are the Woke People and Where Did They Come From? 21:35 The Professional Managerial Class and the Symbolic Capitalists 28:37 The Symbolic Capitalists 32:59 Wokeism Beyond the Professional Managerial Class 35:19 Totemic Capital, Victimhood as Status Currency 40:47 Leftist versus Liberal Wokeism 45:49 Elite Overproduction: The Economics of Wokeism 46:36 What Changed? Since 2010? 49:37 The First Awokening, 1920s to 1930s 56:36 The Second Awokening, 1960s to 1970s 59:14 The Civil Rights Movement Was Not Woke 1:02:59 Wokeism versus the Silent Majority 1:07:42 The Third Awokening and the '80s Culture Wars 1:11:06 The Origin of Political Correctness 1:17:00 Action Precedes Reaction: What Liberals and Leftists Don't Get About Culture Wars 1:21:10 The Fourth Awokening, 2011 to 2020s 1:23:10 The Missing Piece: What My Theory Adds 1:27:25 The Connection Between Wokeism, Political Correctness, and Cancel Culture 1:30:31 Wokeism and Narcissism 1:34:23 Typical Examples of Wokeism 1:37:01 Are Identity Politics Always Woke? 1:43:25 Was Woke Co-opted? The Elite Capture Excuse 1:45:31 Wokeism's Anti-Political Character 1:48:50 From Hyperpolarization to Depoliticization 1:55:07 Footnotes/Sources CitedFOLLOW 1Dime:1Dime Radio YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@1dimeradio⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://1dimereview.substack.com/⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/1DimeOfficial⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tonyof1dime/⁠⁠Main 1Dime YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee⁠⁠Leave a like, comment, and subscribe. Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

Is every hidden mystery inherently evil, or has modern religious tradition misled us about the true definition of spiritual terms? TruthSeekah and Arien stir up massive theological debate by exploring language, ancient manuscripts, and biblical etymology. They challenge popular church dogmas by showing how the word occult simply meant hidden, and how the enemy counterfeits God's natural creation, including frequency, nature, and ancient wisdom, to keep believers living in fear.By sharing their own journey of escaping new age philosophies while exposing the dangers of dark occult practices, they prove that Christians do not need to fear the unknown. Instead, believers must learn to discern between dark imitations and the genuine Holy Spirit. This controversial conversation dismantles rigid religious fear mongering while firmly standing on the authority of Jesus Christ.If you are tired of shallow surface level religion and want to understand how dark forces twist language to hide spiritual truths, this episode will revolutionize how you view the spiritual realm and your ultimate freedom in Jesus Christ. Reclaiming linguistic clarity helps believers separate divine mysteries from deceptive practices. TruthSeekah and Arien emphasize that knowledge without the Holy Spirit leads to pride and vulnerability, whereas biblical discernment brings clarity and protection. Learn how to reclaim truth, discard fear, and walk confidently in the light of divine revelation.✨ Download Our FREE Throne Room Meditation✨ ➡️ https://www.truthseekah.com/throne-room-free➡️ Support on Patreon! https://patreon.com/join/truthseekah✅ Get access to 40+ video lessons + Weekly LIVE calls!✅ Worldwide Online Community!✅ Courses, Monthly Webinars, Prayer, Meditation, Discussion✅ TruthSeekah's Meditation Library

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In this Adventure in Etymology we discover the odd origins of the word awkward. Meanings of awkward [ˈɔːk.wəd / ˈɔk.wɚd] include: lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not easily managed or effected; embarrassing; lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction; difficult to handle. It comes from awk, an obsolete […]

You're getting the Fallout and the Elder Scrolls you've been clamoring for, eventually, along with the option to stream games to your XBOX DEVICE with ads, but you're going to love them. They'll actually contribute to the experience! Chia and Rob are getting absolutely worked in Marathon's new Vaultbreaker PvE mode, while Janet contemplates her delight in the Steam Machine and her seething disdain for life in Pokopia. Rob's loving life behind the wheel thanks to his new H-Shifter, and a newfound love of Dirt Rally 2.0 and the weird and wonderful world of Assetto Corsa mods. Also a brief primer on Etymology, Entomology, Entemann's.Links: Bethesda's Fallout Announcement, ZA/UM Layoff Announcement, Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie, Xbox;s New Streaming Announcement, Tiktok - Game Streaming with Ads, Rayman Legends Ocean's 12 Level, Rob's Ideal Racing RigDiscussed:01:07 - Bethesda's Fallout Announcement47:50 - Layoffs at ZA/UM51:28 - Game Director of Marathon Departs Bungie1:02:09 - Marathon1:35:43 - Xbox Game Streaming now with Ads1:58:34 - Pokemon Pokopia2:27:27 - Glyphica2:36:15 - The Question Bucket3:22:47 - Dirt Rally 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a showdown on Spice Island: Mexican vs Greek Oregano! Listen as we shill for subscribers, endure Mr Etymology, learn latin, botany and geography and declare ourselves Historical Geniuses. We're rocking up the scenery as we discuss these herbs and the memories they evoke before a Nut Stop at Pound Town and a quick sniffing session. Matthew's Now but Wow - The Road Through Miyama, by Leila Philip Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Linguistics and language is such a good mechanism for being curious,” says Lauren Gawne, linguistics prof, author of the book Gesture: A Slim Guide, and cohost of the podcast Lingthusiasm. I'm in vacation mode (although not on actual vacation alas), so today's episode is a fun chat with our nice pal about making language podcasts, the firey digestive punishments for linguistics researchers, working in reality television, and cute tame nouns versus scary intimidating verbs.There's a longer version of this conversation available for free over on Lingthusiasm's Patreon, patreon.com/lingthusiasm, including Lauren explaining how she broke a famous linguistic theory. Listen to Lingthusiasm in the pod places and at lingthusiasm.com. Content note: this episode contains one category A swear and a category B swear.Visit theallusionist.org/lingthusionist for a transcript and links to various topics mentioned in the episode.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows: together we're watching the 2026 season of Great British Sewing Bee, starting 14 July 2026.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Alphas Make Sandwiches goes big with a five-person crew, as Ashe in America, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada welcome guests Michelle from Tamarack Garden and Cristina (Mrs. Rise Attire) for a genuinely packed episode. Jackie debuts a new segment, Logging Into the Mainframe, teaching phone hacks your grandkids usually handle. Michelle delivers a heartfelt pep talk on taking risks, killing the crab pot mentality, and doing it messy. Professor Lupo traces the wild history of the word "bedlam" (plus a bonus word that would make George Washington proud). Then Cristina shares a delightfully unhinged puppet-professor theory linking emojis, King Solomon, the Sultanate of Oman, and 72 demonic seals, which promptly ruins emojis for everyone. Toss in cacao that keeps you up all night, sunburn cures, product updates from Tamarack Garden and Rise Attire, and a secret project reveal. It is warm, funny, spiritually curious, and a little bit chaotic. In a good way.

In this Adventure in Etymology we scratch at the roots of the word scribe. Thoth, Egyptian god of the Moon, wisdom, knowledge, writing, science, magic, art and judgement, scribe of the gods, inventor of (Egyptian hieroglyphic) writing, reading and music A scribe [skɹaɪ̯b] is someone who writes, a draughtsperson, a writer for another, a secretary, […]

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In this Adventure in Etymology we discover the odd roots of the word umpire. An umpire [ˈʌm.paɪə(ɹ) / ˈʌm.paɪɹ] is an official who presides over a sports match, or a person who arbitrates between contending parties. To umpire means to act as an umpire in a game, or to decide as an umpire. It comes […]

The internet has entered a terrifying new era where reality itself has become a marketplace. Adam Aleksic (Etymology Nerd) & Aidan Walker join me to break it all down. SUPPORT MY WORK: Buy a paid subscription to my newsletter at ⁠usermag.co⁠         Support my work on Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/taylorlorenz⁠   Pump Fun GO is a new service that lets anyone pay anyone to do anything, and the results are terrifying. From paying people in poor countries $13 to get forehead tattoos to offering $95 for degrading acts, the platform has become a marketplace for human exploitation disguised as "meme coin marketing."From meme coins and viral stunts to political influence campaigns, prediction markets, and user-generated marketing, this episode explores how financial incentives are reshaping online culture and even the offline world.Joining me are Adam Aleksic (Etymology Nerd) and meme researcher Aidan Walker to unpack why platforms like Pump Fun, Polymarket, and the rise of the "bounty economy" could fundamentally change how the internet works.Topics covered:How Pump Fun Go is literally recreating Black Mirror episodes in real lifeThe terrifying rise of the "bounty economy" and what it means for societyWhy people in developing countries are being targeted for these stuntsThe connection between prediction markets, UGC marketing, and political manipulationWhat happens when EVERYTHING becomes a marketing stunt (and why that's breaking trust online)The psychology behind why people participate in these challengesHow this platform is warping our physical reality and making us question everythingPump Fun Go explainedMeme coin marketingBlack Mirror becoming realityThe new attention economyPolymarket and prediction marketsUser-generated advertisingPolitical influence onlineWhy everything feels fakeThe future of social mediaThe internet's next evolution

Throughout the Draculae miniseries, about the Swedish and Icelandic translations of Dracula that played fast and loose with the original text, I've been wondering a couple of questions: why are cover versions of songs and remakes of films so normal and acceptable, whereas cover versions in book form cause such a stir? And do these Scandinavian Draculae count as fan fiction? And if not, why not? Fansplaining.com's Elizabeth Minkel explains what fan fiction can mean.Visit theallusionist.org/transformation for more information plus a transcript of the episode. And though this is the fourth and last part of the Draculae miniseries, it is more inspired by than directly connected to the other episodes, so you don't have to listen to them beforehand. But do listen to them, they're very fun and intriguing!Content note: this episode contains some references to (but not descriptions of) sexual content and sex slavery. There is also mention of J.K. Rowling.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An exploration of the history, grapes, and styles of Albanian wine. And what do eagles and flamingos have to do with any of it? Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites:  Albanian Blogger: Albania's Path to the EU - Where Things Stand in 2026, Plaku, E. (20 April 2026) https://albanianblogger.com/albania-eu-accession-path-2026/ Albania Secrets: Albanian Wines - A Journey Through Traditions and Terroir  (n.d.) https://albaniasecrets.com/albanian-wines/ Britannica: Albania https://www.britannica.com/place/Albania/Land EU Insider: Albania Enters Final Phase of EU Accession Talks as Montenegro Targets 2028 Membership (28 May 2026) https://www.euinsider.eu/news/eu-enlargement-albania-final-phase-montenegro-treaty-2026 Falstaff: Albania's World Wine Heritage (30 August 2022) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/albanias-world-wine-heritage  The. Flamingo Revolution: A grassroots, Gen Z-let uprising against a multi-billion-dollar Kushner-linked luxury resort on Albania's protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands. https://theflamingorevolution.com/ France 24: Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules (11 March 2026) https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260311-albania-tiktok-ban-violated-free-speech-court-rules Forbes: Why Jared and Ivanka's Island Project Could Ruin Albania's Bid to Join EU, Durkee, A. (9 June 2026) https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/06/09/why-jared-and-ivankas-island-project-could-ruin-albanias-bid-to-join-eu/ Georank: Largest Countries by Land Area - Ranked by Size (Updated 20 April 2026) https://georank.org/size The Guardian: 'The birds will fly away' - Can Albania's flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists? Niranjan, A. (12 June 2026) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/albania-flamingos-wetlands-trump-tourists Himara: Albanian Wine - Grapes, Regions, and Where to Taste (14 March 2026) https://himara.net/blog/albanian-wine-guide National Albanian Registry: Albanian Raki - A Cultural Guide to the National Spirit, Zhulati, E. (1May 2026) https://albanianregistry.org/blog/albanian-raki National Albanian Registry: What Does Shqip Mean? The Etymology of Albania's Self-Name, Zhulati, E. (17 May 2026) https://albanianregistry.org/blog/shqip-meaning Politico: EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project, Weizman, J. (7 June 2026) https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-warns-albania-membership-bid-jared-kushner-project-protests/ Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Tehran and Tirana Brawl Amid Flamingo Revolution, RFE/RL's Kosovo Service (11 June 2026) https://www.rferl.org/a/tehran-tirana-flamingo-revolution-kushner/33778450.html The Quirky Cork: Albania - A New Wine Frontier, Lemieux, A. (15 January 2025) https://thequirkycork.com/albania-a-new-wine-frontier/ SevenFifty Daily: What You Need to Know About Albanian Wine, Maxwell, S. (2 August 2023) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-albanian-wine/ Uka Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Albanian Wine (1 December 2023) https://ukawine.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-albanian-wine/ Wines of Albania: Grapes https://www.winesofalbania.com/grapes/ World Atlas: Albania https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/albania   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:   S22E2: Wine in Poland - What the Little Ice Age Taketh Away Climate Change Giveth Back https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-poland-what-the-little-ice-age-taketh-away-climate-change-giveth-back S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Many mysteries accompany the revelations that Powers of Darkness, the Icelandic and Swedish versions of Dracula, are not direct translations of Bram Stoker's original, but stories that significantly differ in character names, plot and runtime. Like: did Bram Stoker write it himself, to publish some raunchy content that British censors would forbid? Was Powers of Darkness based on his early drafts? And did he really not copyright Dracula in the USA was that a deliberate ruse? Welllll... brace yourself for ole thrill-destroyer Zaltzman to pop your balloons of excitement. Searching for the truth among all the rumours and texts are producer Iris Ishichita of the Powers of Darkness podcast, and Will Trimble and Hans Corneel de Roos, who orchestrated English translations of respectively the Swedish and Icelandic Powers of Darknesses. This is the third episode of the Draculae miniseries. Before listening to it, check out the first and second episodes explaining the three versions of Dracula and why we are talking about them. And visit theallusionist.org/draculae3 for more information plus a transcript of the episode.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Australian magpies are even cleverer birds than we thought. New research from Dr Stephanie Mason shows that they do two language-like things we used to think only humans could do: learn their calls socially, and combine their calls in a way that looks a lot like syntax. So are we calling this language? If so, how are the linguists taking it? Stephanie joins us to talk about magpies, media, and the territoriality of linguists. Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:54 Intros: Your favourite bird 07:10 What's coming up: Magpies 09:34 Join us! Patreon spruikery 11:32 News: Jamaican MP shut down for speaking Jamaican in Parliament 19:35 News: Whale phonology 31:46 News: Unicode to include new genderless pronoun for Mandarin 36:37 News: China and the Rubio Workaround 38:16 Related or Not: New theme from Hugh! 40:05 Related or Not 1: SLAP, SMACK, and SWAT 45:45 Related or Not 2: SOUND 56:13 Related or Not 3: SPECK, SPECKLE, SPECTRE, and SPECTRUM 01:00:36 Talking about magpies with Stephanie Mason 01:03:38 About Australian magpies 01:06:17 The problem of anthropomorphism 01:15:21 What's the semantic content? 01:22:52 Linguists can be territorial about language 01:34:48 Social complexity drives new behaviours 01:45:19 Magpies learn their calls socially 01:49:42 Magpies combine their calls 01:58:44 Magpies learn calls across the lifespan 02:05:36 Finding those birds 02:08:10 Doing public engagement: Are metaphors actually helping? 02:17:26 Words of the Week: mog 02:24:54 Word of the Week: pied-à-terre 02:27:48 Word of the Week: dummymander 02:33:03 Word of the Week: Sooooo-ee! 02:39:22 Etymology of Guacamole 02:39:35 Comment: guacamole = testicle sauce? 02:41:28 The reads 02:46:28 Outtake

In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what links the words tongue and language. A tongue [tʌŋ] is a flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce […]

Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R., presents a profound look at the family of Isaac in this episode of "Who's Who in the Bible." The session explores the complex relationship between the twins, Jacob and Esau, highlighting themes of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and divine grace.Key takeaways include:The Struggle in the Womb: Fr. Joseph explains the prophetic significance of the twins' pre-birth conflict, referencing Genesis 25:23 regarding the older serving the younger.Etymology and Character: He details the meanings behind their names: Esau (related to his hairy appearance) and Jacob, meaning "heel grabber."The Sold Birthright: The discussion covers the pivotal moment when Jacob bargains for Esau's birthright in exchange for a bowl of stew, illustrating Esau's carelessness regarding his status.Fr. Joseph emphasizes that these narratives aren't perfect moral tales but reveal a God who remains faithful to broken families, inviting viewers to reflect on their own lives.

Check out our recap and breakdown of Season 5 Episode 16 of the Big Bang Theory! We found 7 IQ Points!00:00:00 - Intro00:05:20 - Recap Begins00:06:19 - Forced vacations in academia 00:37:17 - Etymology of "Wed"00:45:46 - Leper Colonies01:01:28 - Would biologists wash their own beakers?01:08:48 - How many restraining orders can you have? 01:14:53 - The myth of Einstein failing math01:20:00 - The locus coeruleusFind us everywhere at: https://linktr.ee/theoreticalnonsense~~*CLICK THE LINK TO SEE OUR IQ POINT HISTORY TOO! *~~-------------------------------------------------Welcome to Theoretical Nonsense! If you're looking for a Big Bang Theory rewatch podcast blended with How Stuff Works, this is the podcast for you!  Hang out with Rob and Ryan where they watch each episode of The Big Bang Theory and break it down scene by scene, and fact by fact, and no spoilers! Ever wonder if the random information Sheldon says is true? We do the research and find out! Is curry a natural laxative, what's the story behind going postal, are fish night lights real? Watch the show with us every other week and join in on the discussion! Email us at theoreticalnonsensepod@gmail.com and we'll read your letter to us on the show! Even if it's bad! :) Music by Alex Grohl. Find official podcast on Apple and Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theoretical-nonsense-the-big-bang-theory-watch-a/id1623079414

Episode: 3376 In which our common desk stapler earns its name.  Today, Let's talk about staples.

Dr. Luke Mills joins me to talk about his article "His Dark Materials," as well as C.S. Lewis' nightmare imagery across his fiction. Among other things, we discuss: [2:08] – Welcome & guest introduction: Dr. Luke Mills, Associate Professor of English at Wingate University [2:57] – Dr. Mills's article: "His Dark Materials: C.S. Lewis's Nightmares as Inspiration" [4:10] – What drew Mills to the topic: Lewis's dreams of lions and the writing of Narnia [5:09] – Lewis's diary (All My Road Before Me) and the wolf-and-sheep nightmare (April 27, 1923) [6:13] – Reading of the wolf-and-sheep nightmare [7:07] – Lewis as an author of both heavenly beauty and horror [7:41] – The Unman in Perelandra and Lewis's vivid portrayal of evil [8:39] – How common were nightmares for Lewis? Insects, specters, and a lifelong pattern [10:29] – Lewis near death: vivid dreams and beautiful visions [11:38] – Etymology of "dream" and "nightmare" (Old English roots) [12:07] – Did Lewis think his dreams were spiritually significant? [12:46] – The Dark Tower and J.W. Dunne's Experiment with Time: precognitive dreams [15:21] – Lewis, Tolkien, and their shared interest in time and dreams [16:29] – Lewis's belief in precognitive dreams and his complicated relationship with Dunne's theories [17:22] – The Dark Tower: the chronoscope and alternate timelines [20:01] – Dreams as portals to other realities; Lewis's strong belief in the supernatural [22:07] – Lewis's imaginative receptivity; running toward and away from something [24:09] – Preface to Paradise Lost, letting the "leash slip," and Lewis's portrayal of evil [26:13] – Other nightmare imagery in Lewis: The Last Battle, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength [27:31] – Ransom's strange dream in Perelandra; the Unman as absurdist horror [30:17] – Lewis and the word "un-man": dreams about his dead father and Perelandra's antagonist [32:24] – Lewis's horror of corpses; childhood trauma of seeing his mother's body [34:10] – Zombie squirrels and a digression to Grove City College [37:11] – Are Lewis's nightmares demonic? Dreams of lions before Narnia [38:24] – Lewis, modernism, surrealism, and the via negativa [40:21] – Till We Have Faces: modernist technique and divinely sent nightmares [43:03] – Aslan as terrifying: the scratch in The Horse and His Boy [46:09] – Mark in the Objective Room at N.I.C.E.: nightmarish images turning him toward the good [47:12] – Closing thoughts; terror and the uncanny as paths toward the good [50:07] – Where to follow Dr. Mills; current research on Lewis's library at UNC (including Lewis's marginalia) As always, if you want to get in touch, email me at inklingsvarietyhour@gmail.com Rate the show if you like it and haven't rated it yet.

Happy World Dracula Day to all who celebrate! Visit theallusionist.org/draculae2 for more information about the topics in this episode plus a transcript.This is the second episode of the Draculae miniseries, about a literary mystery which came to me via a meme: “Someone translated Dracula into Icelandic, and it took over 100 years for anyone to point out he just made a fanfic rewrite of what he wanted the story to be.”In Draculae part 2, Ásgeir Jónsson explains how he got that Icelandic adaptation of Dracula back into print, to little fanfare - but then Dutch scholar Hans Corneel de Roos set about making an English translation. Following that: like me, Will Trimble also got meme-struck, and that propelled him to get a translation of the Swedish version that begat the Icelandic one.Before listening to this, check out the first episode of the Draculae miniseries explaining the three versions of Dracula: Dracula published by Bram Stoker in 1897; the Icelandic version Makt Myrkranna by newspaper editor Valdimar Ásmundsson, serialised in his newspaper Fyallkonan in 1900-1901; and the Swedish version Mörkrets makter by an author known only as A—e, and serialised in a couple of Swedish newspapers 1899-1900.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads.This episode is sponsored by: Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re gathering together the good roots of the word gather. Gather [ˈɡæðə / ˈɡæðɚ] as a verb can mean to collect normally separate things; to harvest food; to accumulate over time; to congregate or assemble; to bring parts of a whole closer; or to infer or conclude. As an noun, […]

Welcome to Season 8 of The Knowledge of Nothing (KON) podcast, where your hosts, Tony, Brian, Oren, and Wayne take you on a weekly journey into the mundane, occasionally entertaining, and mostly educational topics! This week's show covers some listener feedback and a quick conversation of some recent Disney+ shows. After another quality barrage of Big-O's jokes and facts, the Maestro retests the knowledge of Oren, Brian, and Tony on the origins of somewhat common words. This time it's for a KON Koin and it could result in a new winner! You'll have to tune in to find out!Contact us at info@theknowledgeofnothing.com and follow/DM us on our socials!https://www.facebook.com/theknowledgeofnothing/Instagram: @theknowledgeofnothingTwitter: @TheKONMen1

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In this Adventure in Etymology we uncover the burning roots of the word torrent. Torrent [ˈtɒɹənt / ˈtoɹənt] as a noun can mean a violent flow (as of water, lava, etc), a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, or a large amount or stream of something. As an adjective, torrent means rolling or rushing in […]

A literary mystery came to me via a meme: “Someone translated Dracula into Icelandic, and it took over 100 years for anyone to point out he just made a fanfic rewrite of what he wanted the story to be.” In this first instalment of a short series about three versions of Dracula, we familiarise ourselves with the plots of Dracula published by Bram Stoker in 1897; the Icelandic version Makt Myrkranna by newspaper editor Valdimar Ásmundsson, serialised in his newspaper Fyallkonan in 1900-1901; and the Swedish version Mörkrets makter by an author known only as A—e, and serialised in a couple of Swedish newspapers 1899-1900. Visit theallusionist.org/draculae1 for more information about the topics in this episode plus a transcript.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads.This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we explore the stories behind some of the market's most misunderstood concepts—from the medieval origins of the word “hedge” to the rise of modern hedge funds and the risk-management strategies that still shape Wall Street today. We also break down the often-confused difference between bond coupon rates and yield to maturity, explaining why the price you pay for a bond can matter just as much as the interest it pays.Plus, we discuss an important estate-planning rule that could allow heirs to inherit a home and keep the existing mortgage without being forced to refinance, answer a listener question on whether Water ETFs offer a smart way to invest in long-term water scarcity and AI-driven infrastructure demand, and examine the growing disconnect between weak consumer sentiment and a stock market pushing back toward record highs.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks — May 9, 2026  |  Season 40, Episode 19Timestamps and Chapters8:44: Etymology of “Hedge” in Hedge Fund16:44: Income vs. Return: Understanding Bond Math27:20: The Rule That Lets You Keep the House—and the Loan33:23 Will Water ETFs Make a Good Long-Term Investment?37:31: Why Is Everyone Bearish While the Market Rallies?Follow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.See important disclosures at Henssler.com

In this Adventure in Etymology we deftly discover the right roots of the word adroit. Adroit [əˈdɹɔɪt] means deft, dexterous or skillful. Related words include adroitness (skillfulness or ease of ability), and maladroit (awkward, clumsy, inept). It comes from French adroit (skilful, apt, skilled), from à (to) and droit (right, law, right angle), so could […]

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Episode: 1566 Glottochronology: In which language decays like carbon-14.  Today, a new word for you: glottochronology.

In this Adventure in Etymology we uncover the crowded roots of the word frequent. Frequent [ˈfɹiː.kwənt] as an adjective can mean: Done or occuring often – common, regular, recurring. Occurring at short intervals – continual, steady. Addicted to any course of conduct; inclined to indulge in any practice; habitual; persistent. It used to mean full, […]

In the late 1600s, a book was published satirizing politics in Europe. Published two decades after the end of the 30 Years' War, it focuses on the power of the Holy Roman Empire. That book's impact on statistics is the focus of this episode of stats and stories, with guest Wallace Ferguson. Wallace Ferguson has taught mathematics and statistics at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School, Kent, England since 1994. He writes book reviews for the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications, which are published in their journal, ‘Mathematics Today'. His interests include statistical etymology and his article ‘Microscopium statisticum and the etymology of statistics' was published in the February edition of Significance. Ferguson is currently working on a follow on article, ‘Literature, Politics and the Framing of the State, 1300 – 1648'. He was a member of The Royal Statistical Society History of Statistics committee from 2018 until this year.

Join David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobster on Nephilim Death Squad as Thomas the Paranoid American returns for one of the wildest episodes yet! Thomas, 15-year conspiracy & occult comic creator, ex-Disney animator, ex-military, and current Freemason, drops his viral theory: BUGS ARE DEMONS.He traces the 14th-century Middle English origin of “bug” meaning disembodied spirit, hobgoblin, and ghost — not insect — then connects it to biblical Beelzebub (Lord of the Flies), plague locusts that sting like scorpions, worms that don't burn, Exodus flies, and Mesopotamian scorpion-men from the Epic of Gilgamesh.Thomas announces live he is ready to renounce Freemasonry entirely and bend the knee to Christ as King. They break down Masonic boy bride rituals, Albert Pike, the controversial South American photo that triggers every Mason, and why low-level Masonry feels like Rotary Club networking while higher degrees hide darker truths.Plus: Bohemian Grove 2026 updates, general admission tickets still available first to Patreon members at TopLopsa.com, cursed Paranoid American merch (grab it at the Standard Coffee Shop Casino / NDS studio), Thomas's new children's chemtrails book “Connect the Dots” (Magic School Bus style with real research on Morgellons, nanotechnology, Draco star system & Space Preservation Act), eat-the-bugs WEF propaganda, parasites as spiritual conduits, pop culture insect demons in Men in Black (Edgar the Bug), Constantine (Vermin), The Tingler, Alien, Naked Lunch, Spawn's Violator, Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie Boogie, Kafka's Metamorphosis, and more.Thomas also performs at Bohemian Grove every year and is the official Donut convincer. Full episode packed with etymology, scripture, Hopi Ant People, Zoroastrian fly demon Nasu, devil's coach horse beetle, and why killing (or eating) bugs carries spiritual weight.Support the show & get early/ad-free access + Bohemian Grove priority: patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadTickets & merch: TopLopsa.comThomas's comics, books & cursed merch: paranoidamerican.com  00:00 – Welcome to Nephilim Death Squad  00:45 – Patreon & Bohemian Grove 2026 Tickets Announcement (VIP sold out, General Admission still available for Patrons first)  03:10 – Introducing Thomas “Paranoid American” – 15 years of conspiracy/occult comics, ex-Disney animator, ex-military, current Freemason  05:55 – Thomas drops the bomb: “I'm ready to renounce Freemasonry and bend the knee — Christ is King”  08:40 – Paranoid American merch, cursed merch at the studio, and why it's all “full of lies”  11:20 – Bohemian Grove performance history + Thomas is the official “Donut convincer”  14:30 – How the “Bugs Are Demons” theory was born (flippant comment that went viral)  17:05 – Etymology bombshell: “Bug” originally meant disembodied spirit, hobgoblin, ghost (14th century Middle English)  20:15 – Biblical connections – Beelzebub (Lord of the Flies), plague locusts that sting like scorpions, worms that don't burn, Exodus flies  25:40 – Mesopotamian scorpion-men, Epic of Gilgamesh, and human-insect hybrids  29:50 – Morality of killing bugs – is it okay? Personal stories (cricket torture, son's environmentalism)  35:20 – Parasites as spiritual conduits + demonic possession overlap  39:10 – Pop culture insect demons: Men in Black (Edgar the Bug), Constantine Vermin, The Tingler, Spawn Violator, Oogie Boogie, Kafka's Metamorphosis  45:55 – Hopi Ant People, Zoroastrian fly demon Nasu, Devil's Coach Horse Beetle & more demon-named bugs  51:40 – “Eat the Bugs” WEF agenda + why it feels nefarious  56:30 – Thomas's new children's chemtrails book “Connect the Dots” (Magic School Bus style with real research)  1:01:10 – Chemtrails as spiritual Faraday cage theory  1:05:45 – Deeper Freemasonry talk: Albert Pike, boy bride ritual photo, low-level vs high-level Masonry  1:12:20 – Thomas Edison's Necrophone, bugs in technology, and demons in AI/code  1:18:50 – Closing thoughts + where to find Paranoid American  1:22:30 – Final “Christ is King” moment & outroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

"The word ‘suburbia' sort of evokes a very fixed idea of a place that is identikit, that all suburbs are the same, that within the suburb everything is the same, that all people are the same, all experiences are the same," says social historian and author John Grindrod, "I think it has this kind of flattening-out facility, that word, that isn't true."Content note: this episode contains one category B swear. And reference to Margaret Thatcher.Visit theallusionist.org/suburbia for more information about the topics in this episode plus a transcript. Find John Grindrod's work at johngrindrod.co.uk, including his new book Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains, and his podcast Monstrosities Mon Amour.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Music and editorial advice were provided by Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to fund the continuing existence of this independent podcast. In return, you can join me for regular livestreams where I read relaxingly from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries, plus behind the scenes info about every episode, membership of the Allusioverse Discord community, and watchalong parties for films and TV shows - we had a very special time watching the film adaptation of Maurice. What shall we watch next?Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads.This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Quince, luxurious clothing and homewares at prices 50-80% lower than comparable brands. Go to Quince.com/allusionist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.• Factor, fully prepared meals designed by dietitians and crafted by chefs with 100 menu options each week, always fresh never frozen. To get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year, go to factormeals.com/allusionist50off and use code allusionist50off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Adventure in Etymology we untangle the perplexing roots of the word perplexity. Perplexity [pəˈplɛksɪti / pəɹˈplɛksəti] is: The state or quality of being perplexed (puzzled, confused, bewildered) Something that perplexes. (information theory) A measure of how well a probability distribution or model predicts a sample. It comes from Middle English perplexite ([a state […]

In this episode I discuss the importance of etymology and language as they relate to culture and colonialism. I dive into a perspective of how Latin America came to be.

Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd. What's happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you're out of the loop, but are you actually getting older, or has the internet transformed language into something entirely new? What does the science of linguistics say about this shift? Expect to learn why 6-7 was voted word of the year for 2025, why TikTok is becoming the most powerful linguistic engine on Earth, if there is a science to meme language, why funny language spreads and what makes it stick, why we should care about linguistics, and much more… TImestamps: (0:00) The Truth Behind “Word of the Year” (2:31) Is TikTok Rewiring How We Speak? (3:27) Do Social Platforms Create Their Own Dialects? (5:34) The Hidden Formula Behind Influencer Language (13:47) Why MrBeast Changes His Voice (17:01) Internet Subcultures and Their Unique Languages (18:33) How Newscasters Engineered Their Signature Voice (21:12) Why Sports Commentators Sound So Distinct (22:38) Is Distribution Is the Key to Going Viral? (26:44) Can You Hear Sexuality in Someone's Voice? (33:38) Are Lesbian Accents Hard to Identify? (40:32) Should We Replace Words With Emojis? (43:37) The Surprising Evolution of Etymology (45:26) Are Young People Driving Language Change? (47:10) Why We Reject Forced Language (48:34) Where Do Filler Words Come From? (52:14) The Most Powerful Language Tricks Creators Use (54:58) How AI is Changing the Way We Speak (01:02:55) Can One Word Capture a Whole Idea? (01:04:17) Social Media vs AI: What's Worse For Language Development? (01:08:20) How Language Shapes the Way We Think (01:10:41) What It Really Means to Be Gen Z (01:14:40) Why Teenagers Naturally Rebel (01:20:20) Rapid-Fire: The Origins of Everyday Words (01:24:37) The Power of Creating Your Own Language (01:28:21) Was QWERTY Designed to Be Inefficient? (01:31:57) Does ChatGPT Actually Speak English? (01:33:49) Is Language Evolving Faster Than Ever? (01:35:02) Where to Find Adam Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After assigning yet another segment theme song to Producer Abby, M &M recount sushi experiences both childish and VERY adult. They wonder about the color red, the concept that is Mr Etymology and the tenets of post-modernism before deciding to avoid haunted floor plans altogether. Character referenced: 紅Matthew's Now but Wow - Strange Pictures, by Uketsu  Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You know what's an absolutely pesky kind of word to define in a dictionary? Colour names. A passel of lexicographers spent years - decades, even - trying different ways to describe colours in words for Webster's Third International Dictionary. It was such a huge, complicated effort that it took twelve years for former Merriam-Webster lexicographer Kory Stamper to write a book about it.Content note: this episode contains a couple of category B swears. There is also mention of puke - but, emetophobes, it's not the puke that you think.Visit theallusionist.org/hues for more information about the topics in this episode plus a transcript of the episode. Find Kory's work at korystamper.com, including her new book True Color: the Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color, from Azure to Zinc.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Music and editorial advice were provided by Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com.Sign up at theallusionist.org/donate to join me for regular livestreams where I read from my ever-expanding collection of vintage dictionaries. This multi-year project has proven very revealing about the idiosyncrasies of dictionaries, and the people who write them! (Some of whom alas can't get enough of the word 'pudend.) As well as that, you get behind the scenes info about every episode, plus watchalong parties for films and TV shows - you're in time to catch the end of the first season of the very funny Australian murder mystery Deadloch - and you get the company of your fellows in the Allusioverse Discord community. And best of all, you're funding the continuing existence of this independent podcast.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitudeshows.com/ads.This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Quince, luxurious clothing and homewares at prices 50-80% lower than comparable brands. Go to Quince.com/allusionist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.• Factor, fully prepared meals designed by dietitians and crafted by chefs with 100 menu options each week, always fresh never frozen. To get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year, go to factormeals.com/allusionist50off and use code allusionist50off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode, Alfredo, the BK Apologist, dives into the history and origins of Easter, debunking myths and explaining the cultural and religious significance behind symbols like eggs and rabbits. He emphasizes the importance of source-based research and the distinction between folklore and theology, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of Christian traditions and their pagan roots.  00:00 Welcoming the BK Apologist back to the Eikon podcast02:47 Exploring the Concept of Paganism in Holidays05:29 The Origins and Etymology of Easter08:41 Debunking Myths Around Easter's Pagan Connections11:24 The Role of Intentionality in Worship14:23 Concluding Thoughts on Easter and Paganism19:08 Understanding Pagan Influences in Worship21:07 The Origins of Easter Traditions23:58 The Symbolism of Eggs and Lent27:09 Navigating Easter Celebrations and Convictions30:36 Debunking Myths: The Council of Nicaea34:25 The Importance of Being Informed in Faith

Hey buddies! We're coming to you from medieval times with yet another sandwich episode. As we spend wooden nickels on our favorite carousel rides we second guess our movie knowledge before letting slip a giant reveal about Mr. Etymology. Then we let listeners in on a live comedy workshopping session before finally succumbing to the meat sleepies. Episode 7 Irish Spring Matthew's Corned Beef Recipe Rub the brisket all over with lots of kosher salt and spices of your choice. Matthew uses: Black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, fresh garlic, brown sugar,, and crushed bay leaves. MSG is also a good idea and I used some.Rub the brisket all over, including any crevices, and put it in one of those big 2- or 2.5 gallon zipper bags. Put it in a sheet pan or casserole pan and stick it in the fridge.Flip it over daily for a week, rinse and pat it dry, and it's ready to cook! You can also freeze it at this point.Then braise it for a few hours until tender, and slice.Matthew's Now but Wow! - Automatic Noodle, Annalee Newitz  Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 309: Jay & Ray toast to some new idioms.here's mud in your eyestingySubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, &  FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and video industries. Grab a taste of the groove salad at bigsciencemusic.comsome of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.

How close is the school board to selecting a permanent CPS CEO? Will the Aspira Charter network remain open through the school year? How are students reacting to ongoing DEI rollbacks across the University of Illinois system? Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin and Chicago Reader's Devyn-Marshall Brown to answer these questions and more. Plus, have you checked out the Chicago Reader's Best of 2025 winners? Check out the best sober-focused music series and the best new club for queer and trans people getting started with strength training. Good news: DMB & The Etymology, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, Miyagi Records Yard Sale Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6 episode: Access Contemporary Music - Use promo code PIANO for 20% off Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code alexoconnor at https://huel.com/alexoconnor (Minimum $50 purchase).Come to my UK tour: https://www.livenation.co.uk/alex-o-connor-tickets-adp1641612.For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack: https://www.alexoconnor.com. - VIDEO NOTESAdam Aleksic, known online as Etymology Nerd, is an American linguist and content creator who produces videos exploring the origins of words. He began exploring word origins in 2016 through his blog. Aleksic studied at Harvard University, where he gained attention for his educational TikTok videos on linguistics and language in 2023. In 2025, he published Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language. - LINKSBuy "Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language": https://amzn.to/3NcOLpw - TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Will Social Media End Local Languages?7:49 – Why Does Language Change?15:11 – What Is Algospeak?22:33 – We Worship Our Phones27:36 – Upcoming Slang to Invest In33:26 – Online Slang That Never Quite Caught On38:48 – Introducing Adam to British Slang47:13 – The Origins of Language57:22 – Punctuation in Text Messaging1:06:24 – The Latin Mass and Hocus Pocus1:13:44 – The Message of Algospeak - CONNECTMy Website: https://www.alexoconnor.comSOCIAL LINKS:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cosmicskepticFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/cosmicskepticInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/cosmicskepticTikTok: @CosmicSkepticThe Within Reason Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168 - CONTACTBusiness email: contact@alexoconnor.comBrand enquiries: David@modernstoa.co------------------------------------------

Alright, whether you are in a closet or in Tokyo let's clear the air here with some sold cold, easy treats. We get deep into history and call Mr. Etymology on his vacation to taste 12 cool cakes and debate The Useless Pumpkins. I'll tell you right now, if you don't like the word 'moist' you aren't going to like this episode because M & M taste opera cakes, cheese cakes, cream cakes, tree cakes and tea cakes before naming their favorite glycerides, bugbears and jingle hits finally ending the episode with a brazen bowl selection. JustOneCookbook Castella Cake    Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pack your oxygen tank, we're going up to space.Visit theallusionist.org/cosmic-hairball for more information about the topics in this episode plus a transcript of the episode.The singing and score is by Martin Austwick. Download his own songs that aren't about space milk at palebirdmusic.com and on Bandcamp.The show is taking a little break, and will return early April 2026. To keep in touch in the meantime, head over to theallusionist.org/donate where from as little as $2/month, or as much as $infinity per month if you prefer, you get written bonus content including behind-the-scenes info about every episode; you also get membership of the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where we hang out and keep each other company; watch parties such as Chungking Express, Belle and The Ice Storm, and the current season of Great Pottery Throwdown; AND you get more regular livestreams with me reading from my ever-growing collection of dictionaries. AND you're keeping this independent podcast going, so thanks very much for doing that and sparing it from going to the farm upstate. You can also sign up for a free account at the same place, to get occasional email updates.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.