Podcasts about Linguistics

Bring the breadth of Jewish history and civilization into your classroom with ready-to-use teaching modules curated by experts. The Posen Library is an educational resource grounded in primary sources and made broadly accessible through the creation and curation of engaging contextual material. Its goal is to highlight the varieties of Jewish culture and civilization across time and space for English-speaking audiences and to be the first stop for those, in university settings and beyond, who are interested in teaching about the significant breadth of Jewish experiences. Originally conceived as a 10-volume print anthology, the Posen Library's free digital platform makes the published content globally accessible. Content from print volumes is added to the site as the volumes are published by Yale University Press. Nine out of the ten volumes have been published to date. The Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative comprises teaching modules centered around core teaching topics. Each module consists of an overview and curricular material that can be used in four class meetings, focusing on 20–25 primary sources (texts, images, and other media) with interpretive content and supplementary resources for both students and instructors. Posen Library curricula offer flexibility and are designed to be easily integrated into coursework in a variety of ways—perfect for launching a new class or refreshing a syllabus to include new perspectives and voices. Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah is assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Senior Scholar for Pedagogy at the Posen Library. Geraldine Gudefin is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned in this episode: Posen Library Teaching modules: here Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative Fellowship: here Sarah Bunin Benor's “Jewish Culture around the world” Module: here Lila Corwin Berman's “Who Is American? Citizenship, Law, and Jewish History in the United States” Module: here Geraldine Gudefin's “Jewish Emancipation, Citizenship, and Belonging” Module: here Geoffrey Levin's “Jews of the Middle East and North Africa: Empire, Colonialism, and Identity” Module: here Karen E. H. Skinazi's “Sephardic Journeys: Literature, Memory, and Jewish Culture” Module: here Jewish Language Project: here Jewish Cultures on the Map: here Jewish English Lexicon: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Bring the breadth of Jewish history and civilization into your classroom with ready-to-use teaching modules curated by experts. The Posen Library is an educational resource grounded in primary sources and made broadly accessible through the creation and curation of engaging contextual material. Its goal is to highlight the varieties of Jewish culture and civilization across time and space for English-speaking audiences and to be the first stop for those, in university settings and beyond, who are interested in teaching about the significant breadth of Jewish experiences. Originally conceived as a 10-volume print anthology, the Posen Library's free digital platform makes the published content globally accessible. Content from print volumes is added to the site as the volumes are published by Yale University Press. Nine out of the ten volumes have been published to date. The Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative comprises teaching modules centered around core teaching topics. Each module consists of an overview and curricular material that can be used in four class meetings, focusing on 20–25 primary sources (texts, images, and other media) with interpretive content and supplementary resources for both students and instructors. Posen Library curricula offer flexibility and are designed to be easily integrated into coursework in a variety of ways—perfect for launching a new class or refreshing a syllabus to include new perspectives and voices. Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah is assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Senior Scholar for Pedagogy at the Posen Library. Geraldine Gudefin is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned in this episode: Posen Library Teaching modules: here Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative Fellowship: here Sarah Bunin Benor's “Jewish Culture around the world” Module: here Lila Corwin Berman's “Who Is American? Citizenship, Law, and Jewish History in the United States” Module: here Geraldine Gudefin's “Jewish Emancipation, Citizenship, and Belonging” Module: here Geoffrey Levin's “Jews of the Middle East and North Africa: Empire, Colonialism, and Identity” Module: here Karen E. H. Skinazi's “Sephardic Journeys: Literature, Memory, and Jewish Culture” Module: here Jewish Language Project: here Jewish Cultures on the Map: here Jewish English Lexicon: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Bring the breadth of Jewish history and civilization into your classroom with ready-to-use teaching modules curated by experts. The Posen Library is an educational resource grounded in primary sources and made broadly accessible through the creation and curation of engaging contextual material. Its goal is to highlight the varieties of Jewish culture and civilization across time and space for English-speaking audiences and to be the first stop for those, in university settings and beyond, who are interested in teaching about the significant breadth of Jewish experiences. Originally conceived as a 10-volume print anthology, the Posen Library's free digital platform makes the published content globally accessible. Content from print volumes is added to the site as the volumes are published by Yale University Press. Nine out of the ten volumes have been published to date. The Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative comprises teaching modules centered around core teaching topics. Each module consists of an overview and curricular material that can be used in four class meetings, focusing on 20–25 primary sources (texts, images, and other media) with interpretive content and supplementary resources for both students and instructors. Posen Library curricula offer flexibility and are designed to be easily integrated into coursework in a variety of ways—perfect for launching a new class or refreshing a syllabus to include new perspectives and voices. Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah is assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Senior Scholar for Pedagogy at the Posen Library. Geraldine Gudefin is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned in this episode: Posen Library Teaching modules: here Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative Fellowship: here Sarah Bunin Benor's “Jewish Culture around the world” Module: here Lila Corwin Berman's “Who Is American? Citizenship, Law, and Jewish History in the United States” Module: here Geraldine Gudefin's “Jewish Emancipation, Citizenship, and Belonging” Module: here Geoffrey Levin's “Jews of the Middle East and North Africa: Empire, Colonialism, and Identity” Module: here Karen E. H. Skinazi's “Sephardic Journeys: Literature, Memory, and Jewish Culture” Module: here Jewish Language Project: here Jewish Cultures on the Map: here Jewish English Lexicon: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Bring the breadth of Jewish history and civilization into your classroom with ready-to-use teaching modules curated by experts. The Posen Library is an educational resource grounded in primary sources and made broadly accessible through the creation and curation of engaging contextual material. Its goal is to highlight the varieties of Jewish culture and civilization across time and space for English-speaking audiences and to be the first stop for those, in university settings and beyond, who are interested in teaching about the significant breadth of Jewish experiences. Originally conceived as a 10-volume print anthology, the Posen Library's free digital platform makes the published content globally accessible. Content from print volumes is added to the site as the volumes are published by Yale University Press. Nine out of the ten volumes have been published to date. The Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative comprises teaching modules centered around core teaching topics. Each module consists of an overview and curricular material that can be used in four class meetings, focusing on 20–25 primary sources (texts, images, and other media) with interpretive content and supplementary resources for both students and instructors. Posen Library curricula offer flexibility and are designed to be easily integrated into coursework in a variety of ways—perfect for launching a new class or refreshing a syllabus to include new perspectives and voices. Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah is assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Senior Scholar for Pedagogy at the Posen Library. Geraldine Gudefin is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned in this episode: Posen Library Teaching modules: here Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative Fellowship: here Sarah Bunin Benor's “Jewish Culture around the world” Module: here Lila Corwin Berman's “Who Is American? Citizenship, Law, and Jewish History in the United States” Module: here Geraldine Gudefin's “Jewish Emancipation, Citizenship, and Belonging” Module: here Geoffrey Levin's “Jews of the Middle East and North Africa: Empire, Colonialism, and Identity” Module: here Karen E. H. Skinazi's “Sephardic Journeys: Literature, Memory, and Jewish Culture” Module: here Jewish Language Project: here Jewish Cultures on the Map: here Jewish English Lexicon: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Bring the breadth of Jewish history and civilization into your classroom with ready-to-use teaching modules curated by experts. The Posen Library is an educational resource grounded in primary sources and made broadly accessible through the creation and curation of engaging contextual material. Its goal is to highlight the varieties of Jewish culture and civilization across time and space for English-speaking audiences and to be the first stop for those, in university settings and beyond, who are interested in teaching about the significant breadth of Jewish experiences. Originally conceived as a 10-volume print anthology, the Posen Library's free digital platform makes the published content globally accessible. Content from print volumes is added to the site as the volumes are published by Yale University Press. Nine out of the ten volumes have been published to date. The Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative comprises teaching modules centered around core teaching topics. Each module consists of an overview and curricular material that can be used in four class meetings, focusing on 20–25 primary sources (texts, images, and other media) with interpretive content and supplementary resources for both students and instructors. Posen Library curricula offer flexibility and are designed to be easily integrated into coursework in a variety of ways—perfect for launching a new class or refreshing a syllabus to include new perspectives and voices. Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah is assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Senior Scholar for Pedagogy at the Posen Library. Geraldine Gudefin is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned in this episode: Posen Library Teaching modules: here Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative Fellowship: here Sarah Bunin Benor's “Jewish Culture around the world” Module: here Lila Corwin Berman's “Who Is American? Citizenship, Law, and Jewish History in the United States” Module: here Geraldine Gudefin's “Jewish Emancipation, Citizenship, and Belonging” Module: here Geoffrey Levin's “Jews of the Middle East and North Africa: Empire, Colonialism, and Identity” Module: here Karen E. H. Skinazi's “Sephardic Journeys: Literature, Memory, and Jewish Culture” Module: here Jewish Language Project: here Jewish Cultures on the Map: here Jewish English Lexicon: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually mean to build a relationship with the Qur'an, beyond simply reading its words?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Dr. Hatim Yousef to reflect on how we can become true companions of the Qur'an, before turning to verse 127 of Surah TaHa and its warning about repeatedly turning away from Allah's signs.Dr. Hatim Yousef is an Islamic scholar, educator, and linguist who studied Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic sciences, tajweed, and hifdh under traditional scholars in the UAE and Jordan. He has memorized the Quran and holds several ijazas. Since moving to the United States in 2008, he has served as an Imam and instructor at the ADAMS Center in Virginia, teaching tafsir, hadith, seerah, Arabic grammar, and tajweed. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Hatim also holds a degree in English and Translation, an MA in English and Literature, and a PhD in Linguistics.Dr. Hatim shares practical advice for anyone wanting to understand and reflect on the Qur'an more deeply. It begins with something simple: spending time with it. Reciting it every day, learning its language, studying with knowledgeable teachers, and allowing that relationship to grow consistently over time. As he explains, the more time you spend with the Qur'an, the more the Qur'an gives you.In this episode, you will learn:

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Coven of Awesomeness Podcast! This week we have the incredible Fiona Campbell Arrand with us to talk about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). But first, we're sending messages to our 16-year-old selves.Then we dive deep into NLP. Fiona shares what NLP is, it's history and how it can change the way we interact with the world. We talk about how we can incorporate NLP into our spiritual practices, and Fiona shares some easy steps we can take to try NLP at home.Then, as always, we finish with awesomeness. Renee has been watching movies int he park, Louise saw one of her favourite bands play at Wembley Stadium, and Fiona has been enjoying the sunshine.Follow Fiona on InstagramFor complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode268Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.

Join me as I discuss the four C's of collaborative discipline, starting with a positive definition of discipline. I then give an overview of the four intentional steps of collaborative discipline and share a story where I recently practiced this approach. ⁠Ready to Adopt the 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline?⁠Grab your free download and embrace connection before correction! Get it ⁠here.Check out Episode #1 of my first series Raising Successful Kids: Skill #1 - WaitingJuly 28, 2026Episode 339The 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline About Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author, and professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, Valerie Fridland. They discuss Valerie's new book, Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents. Follow Valerie: @liketotallydude

The art of addressing someone formally over email. 

--{ "Linguistic Minimalism and The New Freedom"}-- Larry Ellison, David Ellison: Big Data and Media; Who are the Ellisons? - Long-term plans for wars - IBM and global grid - Standardized news - Corporations staffing gov. departments - Media trivia and emotive topics - Politicians' pensions - Tony Blair - NSA Utah Data Center - Linguistic Minimalism - Creation of hedonism and narcissism - Shrinking attention span - Homeland Security - School classes not in English in US and Britain - CFR/RIIA - Pine Gap Base.

Lindsay Whaley, professor of Classics and Linguistics at Dartmouth College and a founding member of Christ Redeemer Church, was our guest preacher on July 26, 2026. Lindsay's message focuses the third epistle written by the apostle John. 3 John, the shortest book in all of Scripture (in the original Greek) packs an essential and timeless Gospel message into its 15 verses. You'll want to watch this sermon, especially if you're wondering what Rodney Dangerfield has to do with 3 John (or vice versa)! 

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: How the Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker became one of the world's most contentious thinkers By Alex Blasdel. Read by Christopher Ragland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. The premiers of nine provinces announced that they’re removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. While Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette agreed with the deal, she was not one of the premiers who signed it. A new Leger poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Association says that over 70 percent of Canadians want to end the expense accounts of former governors general. After being pressured for the past few weeks, the federal government has released details of its revised agreement with the United States on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. A new Leger report says 75 per cent of Canadians think AI use should be disclosed for schoolwork and 61 per cent for work. Two columnists with La Presse last week wrote a dialogue piece exploring whether Montreal is becoming harder to love.

What if the missing piece to raising cooperative kids isn't sharing, but learning how to compromise? In this episode, we explore why compromise is a skill that develops through emotional regulation, not simply expecting children to "work it out." You'll learn how helping children understand another person's perspective creates the foundation for genuine collaboration. We also discuss why jumping in with solutions can actually limit problem-solving and how curiosity can empower children to create their own win-win plans. By teaching the process of compromise from an early age, we help children build lifelong skills in communication, empathy, and healthy conflict resolution.Don't miss a thing! Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get parenting tips, podcast episodes, and exclusive updates delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning. ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠July 21, 2026Episode 338Teaching Toddlers the Art of CompromiseAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠

Gov backs mobile phone ban in schools, Milan Babík on the future of Vaclav Havel Library , interview with Neil Bermel. Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics 

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:11-17Topics: Paul's longing for mutual encouragement with the Roman church -- God's sovereignty over human plans and circumstances -- The purpose of spiritual gifts in strengthening the body of Christ -- Paul's universal obligation as a "debtor" to all of society -- The missionary strategy of becoming "all things to all people" -- The danger of being ashamed of the Gospel and the Savior -- The Gospel as the power of God for salvation -- The biblical order of the Gospel reaching the Jew first, then the Gentile -- The theme of righteousness revealed through faith -- Martin Luther's spiritual breakthrough -- Linguistic mystery of the Greek idiom "from faith to faith".FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.comFor more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

Gov backs mobile phone ban in schools, Milan Babík on the future of Vaclav Havel Library , interview with Neil Bermel. Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics 

We tend to understand and acknowledge that what we say matters. But I find an increasing lack of attention to how we say things. And yet we make conscious and unconscious judgments about people regarding how they are talking, that sometimes become more important than whatever it is they might actually be saying. This is a focus on being aware of our own speech patterns and habits and how they may be hampering our desire to really connect with others. My guest is Valerie Fridland, professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. As a sociolinguist, Valerie studies how language interacts with society and examines how factors like geography, social class, age, gender, and ethnicity shape accents, vocabulary, and grammar with a focus on how the way we speak impacts the way we think about and talk to one another. Valerie is the author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English, and she writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called "Language in the Wild.” Her new book is Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind our Accents. valeriefridland.com Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It's not an accent, it's an identity."The way we speak shapes more than how we're understood—it shapes how we're perceived. Peter Novak believes the goal of communication isn't to eliminate an accent, but to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity. As a linguist, communication coach, and expert in accent bias, Novak helps multilingual professionals communicate more effectively while embracing the identity their voice represents. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, he joins Matt Abrahams to explore how accent bias influences the workplace, why clarity matters more than sounding "native," and the practical techniques anyone can use to communicate with greater confidence and impact.Key Takeaways:Clarity matters more than sounding native. Effective communication comes from making your message easy to understand, not eliminating your accent.Your accent is part of your identity. Multilingual communicators bring unique perspectives and strengths that should be embraced, not hidden.Activity:Focus on clarity. Record yourself explaining a familiar topic for one minute. Listen back and identify three words or phrases to emphasize and two places to pause. Record it again, focusing on clarity rather than sounding perfect, and compare the difference.Episode Reference Links:Peter Novak82. It's Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others F… Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Accent Bias (03:55) - Accent and Identity (05:55) - Processing Fluency (08:25) - Clarity Over Perfection (10:26) - The Power of Prosody (15:33) - Speaking with Confidence (17:56) - The Final Three Questions (22:13) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.To see what Scribe could look like for your organization, head to scribe.how/thinkfast and mention Think Fast for your first month of Scribe Capture free. 

Language Professor Roly Sussex and Education Specialist Sue-Belinda Meehan discuss the language of how we teach primary school children, language. 

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Winning Words: Jovan's Journey to Victory at Linguistics Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У сред врелог љета у Београду, улице су пуне живота.En: In the midst of the hot summer in Beograd, the streets are full of life.Sr: Људи уживају у дугим летњим данима, причају и смеју се.En: People are enjoying the long summer days, talking and laughing.Sr: У модерном конгресном центру, одвија се Међународни самит за лингвистику.En: In a modern convention center, the International Linguistics Summit is taking place.Sr: Сви су учени, млади људи са амбицијама.En: All are young, ambitious scholars.Sr: Јован, млади лингвиста из Новог Сада, преломио је да учествује у овом такмичењу.En: Jovan, a young linguist from Novi Sad, has decided to participate in this competition.Sr: Студент универзитета у Београду, он је дошао са једним јасним циљем: да освоји дебату и добије стипендију за наставак студија у иностранству.En: A student at the University of Beograd, he came with one clear goal: to win the debate and receive a scholarship to continue his studies abroad.Sr: Милена и Лука, његови пријатељи, деле узбуђење и пружају му подршку.En: Milena and Luka, his friends, share the excitement and provide him with support.Sr: Они су му о руци, пратиоци у овом изазову.En: They are his companions on this challenge.Sr: Такмичење је тешко.En: The competition is tough.Sr: Многи учесници су из различитих делова света.En: Many participants are from different parts of the world.Sr: Посебно је изазован један противник из Француске, човек снажне аргументације и шарма.En: Especially challenging is one opponent from France, a man of strong arguments and charm.Sr: Јован у себи носи сумњу.En: Jovan carries doubt within him.Sr: Да ли је довољно добар?En: Is he good enough?Sr: Може ли надмашити оваквог противника?En: Can he surpass such an opponent?Sr: Док се припрема за следећу рунду, мисли му бивају охрабрене.En: As he prepares for the next round, his thoughts become encouraged.Sr: Одлучује да у дебати искористи своје културно знање.En: He decides to use his cultural knowledge in the debate.Sr: Одрастао је са богатом традицијом и историјом.En: He grew up with a rich tradition and history.Sr: Може показати свој поглед на свет из српске перспективе.En: He can show his perspective of the world from a Serbian viewpoint.Sr: То ће бити његова предност.En: This will be his advantage.Sr: До финала, Јован је спреман.En: By the finals, Jovan is ready.Sr: Позорница је постављена, публика тиха, и тренутак истине је стигао.En: The stage is set, the audience silent, and the moment of truth has arrived.Sr: Његова аргументација је јасна, али сада укључује нешто више – приче о српској култури, њеној историји, и њеним вредностима.En: His argument is clear, but now it includes something more – stories about Serbian culture, its history, and its values.Sr: Судјеће и такмичари су изненађени.En: The judges and competitors are surprised.Sr: Србија је више од речи и граматике – она је дух који Јован дели смело.En: Serbia is more than words and grammar – it is a spirit that Jovan shares boldly.Sr: На крају, аплауз је снажан и дуг.En: In the end, the applause is strong and long.Sr: Жири проглашава Јована победником!En: The jury declares Jovan the winner!Sr: Он стоји на сцени, осећај испуњења га обузима.En: He stands on the stage, a feeling of fulfillment overwhelms him.Sr: Ово није само победа у такмичењу, већ и победа за његову самопоуздање.En: This is not just a competition victory, but a victory for his self-confidence.Sr: Он схвата колико је његова културна позадина важна и како може обогатити свет.En: He realizes how important his cultural background is and how it can enrich the world.Sr: Касније, док слави са Миленом и Луком, Јован размишља о будућности.En: Later, while celebrating with Milena and Luka, Jovan thinks about the future.Sr: Стипендија је његова, али важније од тога - стекао је веру у себе.En: The scholarship is his, but more importantly - he has gained faith in himself.Sr: Са осмехом на лицу, он је спреман за нове авантуре.En: With a smile on his face, he is ready for new adventures.Sr: Управо је открио да је најбоља прича та која је испричана срцем.En: He has just discovered that the best story is the one told from the heart. Vocabulary Words:midst: средambitious: амбицијамаscholars: учениparticipate: учествујеcompetition: такмичењеdebate: дебатуscholarship: стипендијуcompanions: пратиоциchallenging: изазованopponent: противникsurpass: надмашитиencouraged: охрабренеtradition: традицијомadvantage: предностstage: позорницаsilent: тихаtruth: истинеvalues: вредностимаaudience: публикаapplause: аплаузjury: жириfulfillment: испуњењаenrich: обогатитиcelebrating: славиadventures: авантураdiscovered: откриоperspective: перспективеrealizes: схватаfuture: будућностиfaith: веру

Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, A new report shows that Canadians trust China more than the U.S. The report from Pew Research says that 44 percent of Canadians have a favorable view of China. All this week, the Journal de Montreal has been compiling testimonies from drivers about their experience regarding traffic in Montreal. The federal government is making changes to reduce the amount of immigrants coming into Canada. Montreal Public Health has issued an overdose alert after a sharp rise in suspected overdoses linked to a highly toxic drug supply. Turns out even if a company is losing an extreme amount of money, there is still enough in the system to give high ranking executives performance pays.

What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions? In this episode, I explain why toddlers are capable of developing time management skills much earlier than most people realize when we shift from directing to guiding. I share practical strategies for setting clear expectations, asking thoughtful questions, and giving children enough time to process and plan their actions before transitions. You'll discover how small language shifts can strengthen executive functioning, build independence, and reduce power struggles around everyday routines like cleaning up before dinner. Plus, I remind parents that time management is just one of several essential life skills—and it's okay to focus on one developmental goal at a time.Don't miss a thing! Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get parenting tips, podcast episodes, and exclusive updates delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning. Sign up here.July 14, 2026Episode 337How to Teach Your Toddler Time Management About Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

In this interview, we talk to Adam Schembri about the nature of sign languages, how they have been studied in the past, and how they are studied today. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube References for Episode 61…Read more ›

“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.

Misha Glenny and guests discuss one of the towering figures of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis (1839 - 1908). He was the descendant of slaves and built his career while slavery was still in place in Brazil (abolished 1888) and many of his characters were from the slave-owning class who were also the readers of his books. At the time, those readers were delighted to see themselves represented and it was only later in the 20th Century that critics realized just how much Machado was satirising them. While he brings 19th Century Brazil vividly to life, Machado's works transcend time and place and, according to Salman Rushdie, they seem to have been written yesterday not 100 years ago.With Ana Cláudia Suriani da Silva Associate Professor in Brazilian Studies at University College LondonClaire Williams Professor of Brazilian Literature and Culture at the Faculty of Modern Languages at the University of Oxford, fellow of St. Peter's CollegeAnd Viviane Carvalho da Annunciação Affiliated Lecturer at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of CambridgeProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:Lamonte Aidoo and Daniel F. Silva (eds.), Emerging Dialogues on Machado de Assis (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016)Helen Caldwell, The Brazilian Othello of Machado de Assis: A Study of Dom Casmurro (University of California Press, 1960)Viviane Carvalho da Annunciação, The Contradictions of Science in Machado de Assis (Liverpool University Press, 2025)Machado de Assis (trans. Daniel Hahn), The Looking-Glass: Essential Stories (Pushkin Press, 2022)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), 26 Stories (Liveright, 2019)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), The Collected Stories of Machado de Assis (Liveright, 2018) Machado de Assis (trans. Flora Thomson-Deveaux), The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas (Penguin, 2020)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas (Liveright, 2020)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), Quincas Borba (WW Norton & Co, 2024)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), Dom Casmurro (WW Norton & Co, 2024)Machado de Assis (trans. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson), Memorial de Ayres (Liveright, August 2026)John Gledson, Machado de Assis: Fiction and History (Francis Cairns, 1984)Richard Graham (ed.), Machado de Assis: Reflections on a Brazilian Master Writer (University of Texas Press, 1999)James N. Green, Victoria Langland and Lilia Moritz Schwarcz (eds.), The Brazil Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Duke University Press, 2019)Daniel Hahn and Padma Viswanathan (eds.), The Penguin Book of Brazilian Short Stories (Penguin, January 2027)Mario Higa (ed.), A History of the Brazilian Novel (Cambridge University Press, August 2026), especially the chapter on Machado de AssisK. David Jackson, Machado de Assis: A Literary Life (Yale University Press, 2015)Anthony W. Pereira, Modern Brazil: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2020)Roberto Schwarz (trans. John Gledson), A Master on the Periphery of Capitalism: Machado de Assis (Duke University Press, 2001) Lilia M. Schwarcz and Heloisa M. Starling (eds.), Brazil: A Biography (Allen Lane, 2018)Ana Cláudia Suriani da Silva, Machado De Assis's Philosopher or Dog?: From Serial to Book Form (Routledge, 2010)Ana Cláudia Suriani da Silva and Sandra Guardini Vasconcelos (eds.), Comparative Perspectives on the Rise of the Brazilian Novel (UCL Press, 2020), especially the chapters “Capitu against the Elegiac Narrator” by Ana Cláudia Suriani da Silva and “Machado de Assis and the Novel” by Sandra Guardini VasconcelosMarcus Wood, The Black Butterfly: Brazilian Slavery and the Literary Imagination (West Virginia University Press, 2019)In Our Time is a BBC Studios ProductionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Can the way we talk about pride shape a child's confidence, resilience, and lifelong motivation? In this episode, we explore the two very different meanings of pride and why helping children develop an internal sense of accomplishment is essential for healthy growth. You'll learn how creating small pockets of child-led time and using intentional language can nurture genuine confidence instead of external validation. We also unpack why phrases like "I'm so proud of you" may have a different impact than you think—and what to say instead to encourage lasting self-belief. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on raising children who are motivated from within and equipped to thrive.Interested in a Toddler Tribe Community full of resources and connection? ⁠DM ⁠me "Community" on ⁠Instagram ⁠so we can connect! July 7, 2026Episode 336Raising Proud Kids Without Raising Prideful ChildrenAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Fluent Fiction - French: Summer Bonds and Linguistic Dreams: Élise's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En plein cœur de la banlieue moderne, où les rues sont bordées de maisons impeccables et de feuillage luxuriant, Élise attendait l'été avec impatience.En: In the heart of the modern suburb, where the streets are lined with immaculate houses and lush foliage, Élise was eagerly awaiting the summer.Fr: L'air était doux, et les cafés regorgeaient de rires et de conversations animées.En: The air was soft, and the cafes were filled with laughter and lively conversations.Fr: Cette année, elle participait au programme d'échange linguistique de son lycée local.En: This year, she was participating in her local high school's language exchange program.Fr: Élise avait un objectif clair : briller dans le programme et obtenir une bourse pour étudier à l'étranger.En: Élise had a clear goal: to excel in the program and earn a scholarship to study abroad.Fr: Bastien, de son côté, venait d'une ville voisine.En: Bastien, on his side, came from a neighboring town.Fr: Bien qu'il aimât les célébrations de la Fête nationale qui approchait, il était motivé par l'opportunité de perfectionner son anglais et de découvrir de nouvelles cultures.En: Although he loved the upcoming Fête nationale celebrations, he was motivated by the opportunity to perfect his English and explore new cultures.Fr: Élise le connaissait à peine.En: Élise barely knew him.Fr: Elle l'avait aperçu quelques fois au lycée, engagé dans ses cours d'anglais.En: She had seen him a few times at school, engaged in his English classes.Fr: Le premier jour du programme, Élise était nerveuse.En: On the first day of the program, Élise was nervous.Fr: "Comment vais-je parler devant tout le monde ?" se demanda-t-elle.En: "How will I speak in front of everyone?" she wondered.Fr: Bastien, quant à lui, avait du mal à se concentrer.En: Bastien, meanwhile, found it hard to concentrate.Fr: Son esprit vagabondait vers les feux d'artifice et les défilés du 14 juillet.En: His mind wandered to the fireworks and the parades of quatorze juillet.Fr: En voyant qu'Élise hésitait à s'exprimer, il lui sourit et dit : "On peut pratiquer ensemble, si tu veux."En: Seeing that Élise hesitated to speak, he smiled at her and said, "We can practice together if you want."Fr: Élise hésita mais accepta l'offre de Bastien.En: Élise hesitated but accepted Bastien's offer.Fr: Ils devinrent partenaires, se retrouvant souvent dans le parc voisin, entouré de la chaleur de l'été et du bavardage des oiseaux.En: They became partners, often meeting in the nearby park, surrounded by the warmth of summer and the chatter of birds.Fr: Élise découvrit que Bastien était un allié loyal.En: Élise discovered that Bastien was a loyal ally.Fr: "Il est vraiment sympa", pensa-t-elle en souriant.En: "He's really nice," she thought with a smile.Fr: Bastien aussi appréciait ses conversations avec Élise.En: Bastien also enjoyed his conversations with Élise.Fr: Il apprit à équilibrer ses envies de festivités avec ses devoirs scolaires.En: He learned to balance his passion for festivities with his school duties.Fr: Peu à peu, la confiance d'Élise en son anglais grandit.En: Gradually, Élise's confidence in her English grew.Fr: Leur amitié se renforça autour des corrections de grammaire et des anecdotes culturelles.En: Their friendship strengthened around grammar corrections and cultural anecdotes.Fr: Ils riaient, parlaient de leurs rêves et de leurs ambitions.En: They laughed, talked about their dreams and aspirations.Fr: Le jour de la Fête nationale arriva.En: The day of Fête nationale arrived.Fr: L'école organisait une grande célébration, et Élise devait donner un discours.En: The school organized a big celebration, and Élise had to give a speech.Fr: Elle se tenait devant tous ses camarades et professeurs, le cœur battant.En: She stood in front of all her classmates and teachers, her heart beating.Fr: Bastien lui fit un signe encourageant depuis les gradins.En: Bastien gave her an encouraging nod from the stands.Fr: "Tu peux le faire", murmura-t-il.En: "You can do it," he murmured.Fr: Son discours sur l'importance de l'échange culturel fut une réussite.En: Her speech on the importance of cultural exchange was a success.Fr: Les mots glissaient avec aisance, portés par la chaleur de l'été et l'encouragement de ses amis.En: The words flowed effortlessly, carried by the warmth of summer and the encouragement of her friends.Fr: À la fin, les applaudissements résonnèrent, remplissant Élise d'une immense joie.En: At the end, the applause resonated, filling Élise with immense joy.Fr: Les coordinateurs du programme l'observaient avec admiration.En: The program coordinators watched her with admiration.Fr: Après le discours, Élise et Bastien se regroupèrent dans la cour illuminée par les lanternes.En: After the speech, Élise and Bastien gathered in the courtyard, illuminated by lanterns.Fr: "Merci, Bastien", dit Élise, émue.En: "Thank you, Bastien," said Élise, moved.Fr: "Je n'aurais pas pu le faire sans toi."En: "I couldn't have done it without you."Fr: "Tu étais fantastique", répondit-il en souriant.En: "You were fantastic," he replied with a smile.Fr: "Et tu as beaucoup progressé."En: "And you've improved a lot."Fr: Cet été-là changea Élise.En: That summer changed Élise.Fr: Elle devint plus confiante et ouvrit son cœur à de nouvelles rencontres.En: She became more confident and opened her heart to new encounters.Fr: Bastien, de son côté, apprit à jongler entre ses passions et ses ambitions, prêt pour de nouvelles aventures linguistiques.En: Bastien, on his side, learned to juggle his passions and ambitions, ready for new linguistic adventures.Fr: Ensemble, ils avaient découvert que l'amitié et la détermination pouvaient surmonter tous les obstacles.En: Together, they discovered that friendship and determination could overcome any obstacles.Fr: La chaleur du soir, les feux d'artifice colorant le ciel, célébraient leur succès et l'aube de nouvelles expériences à venir.En: The warmth of the evening, the fireworks coloring the sky, celebrated their success and the dawn of new experiences to come. Vocabulary Words:the suburb: la banlieuethe foliage: le feuillageimmaculate: impeccablelush: luxuriantto await eagerly: attendre avec impatienceto participate: participerthe scholarship: la bourseto excel: brillerthe celebration: la célébrationto perfect: perfectionnerthe opportunity: l'opportunitéto explore: découvrirto hesitate: hésitersurrounded: entouréthe ally: l'alliéloyal: loyalto strengthen: renforcerthe aspiration: l'ambitionthe encouragement: l'encouragementeffortlessly: avec aisanceto resonate: résonnerimmense: immenseto juggle: jonglerthe motivation: la motivationthe focus: la concentrationthe encounter: la rencontrethe partner: le partenairethe success: le succèsto admire: observer avec admirationthe lantern: la lanterne

Language serves as the vital intersection of cultural identity and technological innovation, yet the rapid rise of AI reveals a significant representation gap for the nearly many million ways the Arab world communicates. Professor Nizar Habash, a computer science professor and director of the CAMEL Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi, explores the historical anxieties surrounding technological shifts, drawing a direct parallel between the 150-year delay of the Arabic printing press and contemporary concerns regarding data bias in large language models. The conversation navigates the inherent challenges of modeling a language characterized by immense dialectal variety and non-standardized orthography, shifting the focus from perceived linguistic complexity to the practical need for bespoke, regional data sets. As the field transitions from rigid, rule-based systems to sophisticated neural models capable of abstract meaning through embeddings, the dialogue underscores the urgency of building localized, open-source tools like JAIS and FAMAR to ensure the Arab world's history and diverse voices are accurately represented in the digital age.   00:00 Introduction 02:15 How AI Models Understand Diverse Arabic Dialects 05:48 Debunking Myths About Arabic's Linguistic Complexity 08:21 The Historical Construction of Modern Standard Arabic 11:00 Impact of Technology on Arabic Script and Printing 15:19 The Journey into Computational Linguistics 17:35 The Evolution of Machine Translation and LLMs 23:51 Explaining Hallucinations in Statistical Language Models 31:14 Cultural Representation and Bias in Image Generation 38:13 Dialect Support and Limitations in Translation Tools 50:02 Camel Lab's Mission for Open-Source Arabic NLP 01:03:42 Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Views of Arabic   Nizar Habash is a Professor of Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and the director of the Computational Approaches to Modeling Language (CAMeL) Lab. Professor Habash specializes in natural language processing and computational linguistics.  He received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland College Park in 2003. He has two bachelors degrees, one in Computer Engineering and one in Linguistics and Languages from Old Dominion University. His research includes extensive work on machine translation, morphological analysis, and computational modeling of Arabic and its dialects. Professor Habash has been a principal investigator or co-investigator on over 25 research grants. And he has over 250 publications including a book entitled "Introduction to Arabic Natural Language Processing". Professor Habash is one of the recipients of the King Salman Academy for Arabic Language Award (2022); and he is the recipient of the Antonio Zampolli Prize (2024). His website is www.nizarhabash.com.   Connect with Nizar Habash

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . I am talking with Gašper Beguš, leading researcher in decoding the language of whales. He is Associate Professor of Linguistics at UC Berkeley and the Linguistics Lead at Project CETI, the Cetacean Translation Initiative, applying advanced machine learning and state-of-the-art robotics working in the eastern Caribbean. In his Berkeley Biological and Artificial Language lab, he also builds the most realistic models of human language learning. He's been featured everywhere from the BBC and the Guardian to Time, The Atlantic, and National Geographic. In the conclusion of our interview, Gašper is going to introduce us to his whale family, talk about how we know whether translations are correct, what's going on in the neural nets that decode whale language and the role that generative AI has played, the robots that they use, and whale emotions.  All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

“Thirty years on, I can relate to the annoyance that the parents and older people of nineties Ireland must have felt when ‘My So-Called Life' and the 1995 film ‘Clueless' breached our shores with the ‘like' phenomenon. Except this time, it's ‘bro'.” So, says Emer McLysaght in her recent article in The Journal.But, what importance does slang hold in our vocabulary?Joining Shane to discuss this is Stephen Lucek, Assistant Professor in Linguistics and head of linguistics at UCD.

An examination of the deepest level of the Ancient Mesopotamia iceberg, commonly labeled "Theories and Speculative Ideas." The video reviews each claim against primary sources from Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria, including cuneiform tablets, excavation reports, and geological data, to demonstrate how historical method evaluates extraordinary claims.Coverage includes: Ancient Astronauts and the Annunaki: the origin of the theory in Zecharia Sitchin, what the Akkadian term actually means in Mesopotamian religion, and the evidential standards for alien contact claims. Great Flood myths: comparison of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Genesis, and other flood traditions with evidence for Persian Gulf and Black Sea inundations. Gilgamesh's tomb discovered in 2003: the Uruk excavation, the Iraq War interruption, and why no inscription links the tomb to the historical king. Hanging Gardens location: the case for Nineveh and Dur-Sharrukin, Archimedes screw technology by 700 BC, and why Babylon remains plausible. Nimrud Lens and Saturn's rings: what the 3x quartz lens can and cannot do, and the absence of telescopic astronomy in Assyrian records. Annunaki gold-mining slaves: the actual Mesopotamian creation motive of humans as laborers for the gods versus modern reinterpretations. Abraham from Ur: the biblical text, the Amorite migrations circa 2000 BCE, and the northern vs southern Ur debate. Sumerian King List long reigns: hundreds of thousands of years, symbolic numbers, and attempts at dynastic or calendrical readings. Sumerian origins: language isolate status, the Persian Gulf marsh hypothesis, and pre-flood settlement theories. Nibiru and the 12th planet: claims of hidden planets in tablets and the current state of translation work. 4.2 kiloyear event: climate data and its role in the fall of the Akkadian Empire alongside Gutian pressure. Structures beneath Eridu: the E-Abzu temple's 18 rebuild phases and what lies under ziggurat foundations. Linguistic fringe theories: proposed links between Sumerian and Turkic, Hungarian, Elamite, and Dravidian. Meluhha trade network: Indus Valley contacts, Neo-Assyrian memory loss, and claims of an Ethiopia-to-India empire. Nuclear war dark ages: why nuclear events leave unmistakable geological signaturesSumerian copper from Lake Michigan: sourcing from Cyprus and Iran versus New World contact hypotheses. Sacred marriage as genetic experiment: Ishtar priestess rituals and kingship legitimation. Ur III bala system as socialism: command economy, ration payments, and modern ideological projections. King List as doomsday calendar, Nam-Shub virus, 676 BC simulation, and Enki vs Enlil secret societies: modern fiction, numerology, and conspiracy narrativesThe purpose is not to ridicule speculation, but to show what counts as evidence in early Mesopotamian studies, where the limits of knowledge currently lie, and what kind of discovery would be required to reopen closed questions.Keywords: ancient Mesopotamia, Sumerian history, Akkadian Empire, Babylon, Assyria, Annunaki explained, ancient aliens debunked, Sumerian King List, Gilgamesh tomb 2003, Nibiru 12th planet, Hanging Gardens Nineveh, Nimrud lens, flood myth, 4.2 kiloyear event, Mesopotamia iceberg

Author, Professor Of Linguistics, Valerie Fridland Joins The Show full 2725 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:29:56 +0000 1CG43KzOnSUeE8erqyW24gkcd12QikgJ news The Dom Giordano Program news Author, Professor Of Linguistics, Valerie Fridland Joins The Show Weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dom Giordano talks about what you're talking about. The Dean of Philadelphia Radio and the people's watch-dog, Dom holds elected leaders accountable and gives you a platform to sound off. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodca

What happens when your child has to navigate relationships with people they simply don't click with? In this episode, I take a deeper dive into relational intelligence, exploring how children can learn empathy, compassion, and perspective-taking when faced with challenging interpersonal dynamics. Drawing from my own experience supporting a child through a difficult teacher-student relationship, I share practical strategies for helping children understand that different perspectives and personalities don't make someone "bad"—just different. Discover how teaching perspective-taking today can help your child build stronger, more respectful relationships throughout life.This week's challenge: When your child faces a challenging relationship or conflict, use “What do you think…” and “I wonder…” questions to help them step into someone else's perspective and build empathy, respect, and understanding of differences.June 30, 2026Episode 335Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World - Part 4 - Questions That Teach PerspectiveAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

On this week's trip through the Mind of the Meanie, The Blue Meanie and Adam Barnard talk Linguistics, Kenny Omega, FIFA travelers experiencing American culture for the first time, Sami Zayn, plus #AskMeanieMind of the Meanie is an official Brand Partner of WWE Shop! Click this link here to shop WWE Shop and support your favorite WWE Superstar today: https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/eK26drGet 25% OFF your entire order using promo code MEANIE at GreenRoads.com - Own The Day with Green Roads CBD and Wellness Products!For more information and exclusive updates, follow Mind of the Meanie on Social Media.Website | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramBECOME AN OFFICIAL POD SQUAD MEMBER: www.Patreon.com/mindofthemeanie About The Blue Meanie: Since 1994, Brian Heffron, known to wrestling fans as "The Blue Meanie", has been one of the most fun loving and mischievous characters in wrestling. He's been in ECW, WWE, various independent wrestling promotions and several independent films. He is perhaps best known for his comedy and wrestling parodies with the bWo, KISS, Col. DeMeanie, Sir Meanie, The Fabulous Ones and BlueDust. Now, he meaniesaults into the world of streaming audio, sharing his experiences in and out of the ring as well as his views on the world of professional wrestling and anything else he is passionate about.About Adam Barnard: Adam Barnard is a photographer, podcaster, and an award winning writer from Downingtown, PA. Since 2019, he has hosted Foundation Radio, a weekly podcast series with new episodes every Tuesday, focusing on in depth conversations and interviews. Since 2025, Adam has been a writer, contributor, and interviewer for TheSportster for interviews and live results coverage. Adam brings his unique perspective and incredibly dry sense of humor to Mind of the Meanie each week.Hosts/Executive Producers: The Blue Meanie and Adam BarnardEngineer: Carl PannellExecutive Voice: Sam KreppsIntro music: Swamp CandlesOutro music: ChikaraMusical Accompaniment: EnrichmentA Butts Carlton Media Production. Butts Carlton, Proprietor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-of-the-meanie--6219755/support.

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . We're going underwater, to talk with whales. There have been some amazing breakthroughs recently in understanding the language of sperm whales, and AI plays a fascinating part in that. And even if you have no immediate intentions to go say hi to a whale, AI's part in this story has ramifications far outside the field of cetacean communication. Taking us through that is Gašper Beguš, whose recent research has produced one of the most startling advances yet in the quest to understand whale communication. Gašper is Associate Professor of Linguistics at UC Berkeley, where he focuses on interpretable AI, combining linguistics, cognitive science, machine learning, neuroscience, philology, and marine biology. He is the Linguistics Lead at Project CETI, a nonprofit organization applying advanced machine learning and state-of-the-art robotics to understanding whales, working in Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. In his Berkeley Biological and Artificial Language lab, he also builds the most realistic models of human language learning. He's been featured everywhere from the BBC and the Guardian to Time, The Atlantic, and National Geographic. We start with a fascinating backgrounder in linguistics, then talk about what's captivating about whales, comparing them to other vocalizing creatures, talk about communicating with aliens and interspecies communication, what language even means for whales, and… the birds and the bees.  All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

Joining Elias on this morning's show were Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Among the topics discussed were: Mark Carney is on the defensive over his government’s massive B.C. condo bailout plan. Even usual backers of the government, like the CBC, are openly questioning what’s going on here. Ontario is set to announce a change to their highways. The province will increase the speed limit from 100 km/h to 110km/h. An investigation by the Washington Post finds that most chatbots typically shared left-leaning positions. OpenAi’s ChatGPT only gives left-leaning arguments 80 percent of the time. A 24 year old man who is severely disabled is asking for medical assistance in dying because he is unable to find a supervised apartment outside the health system. Canada’s men soccer team are going to the round of 16 in the World Cup after defeating South Africa 1-0 yesterday in the round of 32.

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.

What if your child's future success depends less on what they know and more on how they connect with others? In this episode of the Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World series, I explore relational intelligence and why strong, authentic relationships are essential for learning, resilience, and personal growth. I explain how children develop their understanding of trust, respect, communication, and connection through their earliest relationships—especially those they observe at home. Through practical examples, I highlight the powerful role parents play in modeling healthy interactions and creating a foundation of honesty, respect, and meaningful conversation. Read or revisit the section on the Core Four Connectors in Talk to Them Early and Often and apply the principles of collaborative discipline and relationship-building discussed!June 23, 2026Episode 334Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World - Part 3 - Relational IntelligenceAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

#1 Linguistics#2 ???Archie Comics' Sonic The Hedgehog #5100:00 Intro05:48 reality BYTES Part 121:12 BYTES Part 226:27 BYTES Part 335:00BYTES Part 448:39 Outro-----Gotta Talk Fast is an oral review of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog. Way past cool.LINKS: https://gottatalkfast.com/

Gavin Brookes provides insights into the language that people use when they talk about dementia. Language plays an important part in making sense of a health condition. In this episode we cover a wide range of topics - from stigma tohumour. Gavin has some very concrete messages for all of us - whether you have lived experience of dementia, work in social care, or do not know that much about the condition yet. Dr Gavin Brookes is a UKRI Future Leader Fellow in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University (UK). His research uses corpus linguistic, critical and multimodal approaches to discourse analysis in order to examine how language and image are used to representhealth and illness. He is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Corpus Linguistics and Co-Editor of the BloomsburyCorpus and Discourse book series.

Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Charles Yang is Professor of Linguistics and Computer Science and Director of the Program in Cognitive Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include Language and Communication, Numerical Cognition, Language acquisition and change; Morphology and the mental lexicon, Computational linguistics and The evolution of language and cognition.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

If you watch sports, whether the recent NBA finals or the ongoing World Cup matches, you may have noticed that the athletes aren't the only ones putting on a show. The announcers seem to be playing a beautiful game of their own, capturing the excitement and play-by-play of the game in a unique blend of sentence structure, elocution, and pitch. Linguists have even given this speech pattern a name: sports announcer talk. Sociolinguist and dialectologist Valerie Fridland joins Host Flora Lichtman to break down the patterns and rules of this register. Guest: Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and author of “Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents.” Other episodes you may enjoy: The Art And Science Of Trash Talk What The Sigma Is Algospeak? Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the most important thing you can teach your child is who they are, not what they can do? In this episode, I continue the Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World series by exploring how self-awareness and identity form the foundation of emotional intelligence and lifelong learning. I explain why children are born with unique temperaments, strengths, and character traits, and how parents can nurture these qualities through observation and intentional language. Tune in to discover how recognizing and affirming your child's natural gifts can strengthen relationships, build character, and support their long-term success.Want to take your parenting journey to another level?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your complimentary connection call now!June 16, 2026Episode 333Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World - Part 2 - Cultivating Their CharacterAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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.

What if the key to raising resilient, capable kids isn't academic achievement, but emotional intelligence? In this first episode of the Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World, I explore why emotional awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence and ultimately learning itself. Through relatable parenting examples and real-life observations, I explain the difference between reacting to emotions and recognizing, naming, and managing them. You'll learn why toddlers can't develop emotional skills during meltdowns and how calm, connected moments create the best opportunities for teaching emotional awareness. Tune in to discover practical ways to observe, support, and strengthen your child's emotional intelligence from the inside out!Your task for the week: Check out your kids. Watch them in action. Watch them in play. Listen to them as they communicate with you. Have moments where your only goal is to assess their energy and to see where they are on this scale.June 9, 2026Episode 332Raising Smart Kids in a Digital World - Part 1 - Emotional IntelligenceAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠

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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.

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.