Podcast appearances and mentions of nick greene

Merrill Moore - "Bartender's Blues" [0:00:00] Hank Locklin - "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" [0:08:07] Jerri Adams - "Suddenly (The Meeting)" [0:10:13] Austin Wood and his Missouri Swingsters - "What They're Saying In The Old Home Town" [0:13:06] Dan Gaynes - "Ring of Fire" [0:14:58] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Waltz of the Ozarks" [0:17:18] Brenda Lee - "Save All Your Lovin' For Me" [0:20:13] Darla Daret with Johnny Mann Orchestra - "Don't Cha Wanna'" [0:22:09] Bob Gallion - "Out Of A Honky Tonk" [0:24:16] Norma Brock with Keynoters - "Evergood" [0:27:08] Rod Willis - "Somebody's Been Rocking My Baby" [0:29:13] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Steel Guitar Breakdown" [0:31:21] Janis Martin - "My Boy Elvis" [0:33:37] Nick Greene with Jack Marshall's Music - "My Lovin' Baby" [0:35:34] Johnny Holliday - "One More Time" [0:37:42] Vancie Flowers - "Whatta Man" [0:39:32] Vern Stovall - "Movin' Round" [0:41:15] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Waltz of the Ozarks" [0:43:23] The Currence Brothers with Bill Currence - "Don't Say Goodbye If You Love Me" [0:46:28] Larry Wheeler with Hi Bice Rockers - "Cry Woman Cry" [0:48:56] Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton - "Beneath the Sweet Magnolia Tree" [0:52:14] Johnny Martin - "Right On The Edge Of Loneliness" [0:53:02] David L. Cash - "Let Me Love You One More Time (And Be A Fool Again)" [0:55:05] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148161

Merrill Moore - "Bartender's Blues" [0:00:00] Hank Locklin - "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" [0:08:07] Jerri Adams - "Suddenly (The Meeting)" [0:10:13] Austin Wood and his Missouri Swingsters - "What They're Saying In The Old Home Town" [0:13:06] Dan Gaynes - "Ring of Fire" [0:14:58] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Waltz of the Ozarks" [0:17:18] Brenda Lee - "Save All Your Lovin' For Me" [0:20:13] Darla Daret with Johnny Mann Orchestra - "Don't Cha Wanna'" [0:22:09] Bob Gallion - "Out Of A Honky Tonk" [0:24:16] Norma Brock with Keynoters - "Evergood" [0:27:08] Rod Willis - "Somebody's Been Rocking My Baby" [0:29:13] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Steel Guitar Breakdown" [0:31:21] Janis Martin - "My Boy Elvis" [0:33:37] Nick Greene with Jack Marshall's Music - "My Lovin' Baby" [0:35:34] Johnny Holliday - "One More Time" [0:37:42] Vancie Flowers - "Whatta Man" [0:39:32] Vern Stovall - "Movin' Round" [0:41:15] Music behind DJ: Bud Isaacs and His Cryin' Steel Guitar - "Waltz of the Ozarks" [0:43:23] The Currence Brothers with Bill Currence - "Don't Say Goodbye If You Love Me" [0:46:28] Larry Wheeler with Hi Bice Rockers - "Cry Woman Cry" [0:48:56] Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton - "Beneath the Sweet Magnolia Tree" [0:52:14] Johnny Martin - "Right On The Edge Of Loneliness" [0:53:02] David L. Cash - "Let Me Love You One More Time (And Be A Fool Again)" [0:55:05] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148161

New episode out now! We cover one of Hollywood's most famous noir films, Double Indemnity (1944). We pick apart the moral quandaries and decisions of the main characters, discuss the banter inherent in these types of films, and debate whether or not certain acts took place offscreen. We talk about how the people in these movies seem to fall in love extremely quickly, wonder exactly when Neff created the insurance fraud scheme in his mind, call out the racial stereotyping, and someone laments the continued presence of Raymond Chandler in our podcast. We compare this movie to a few other films we've covered, comment on the sheer amount of cigarette action, and reveal who the actual coolest person in the movie is. Katy is a big fan of a short tie with a high pant, Carrie loves a dictaphone, Maddy thinks that crab mouth parts are incredible, and Mack tells a story about searching for a house. We debate whether lighting a match is code for something, admire actuarial tables, try to decide if we would live in a house where we knew a death had just happened, and appreciate the loosening of relationship deal-breakers since the 1940s. We also talk about autocannibalism, how phone numbers worked, old Hollywood bloopers, and the price of real estate. Give it a listen to hear us all try at least one accent! TW: Death by suicide, age difference in ambiguous relationship, infidelity, racism Show Notes: Katy was thinking of the NATO phonetic alphabet YouTube Links to Old Hollywood Bloopers:  CLASSIC MOVIES Bloopers (1930-50), Old Hollywood Bloopers,  Vintage Hollywood BLOOPERS - Best Compilation  ”Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?” - by Nick Greene for Mental Floss  ”The awakening of Norman Rockwell” by Tom Carson for Vox which includes the quote “The Post banned illustrations showing African Americans in anything other than menial roles” which is what Katy was thinking of

In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Nick Greene and talk about his journey finding and engaging with the Korean adoptee community! We discuss studying Japanese in Japan during high school, his first foray into community with Soju Talks, and navigating the community and different adoptees' experiences.And speaking of soju, we sip on some throughout the interview (pre- and post-break!). 건배! // Meet Nick!Instagram / Facebook / LinkedInOrganizations we talked about!AKA SFKAANIKAA---// Support the Show!Website: janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosLeave a voicemail! 972-677-8867The Janchi Show Quick BioWe're three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We'll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won't just be the three of us; each week we'll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives. Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.nathannowack.comLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. RoelkeKJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtube// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:Website: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemediaExecutive Producer: Jerry WonCreative Director: Michelle NamAudio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick ArmstrongShow Art: Nathan Nowack

Mel TIllis - "The Brooklyn Bridge" [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:03:49] Chuck Miller - "Lookout Mountain" [0:07:00] Charlie Rich - "Midnite Blues" [0:09:38] Leon McAuliffe & His Cimarron Boys - "Don't Call Me I'll Call You" [0:12:05] Charlie Gore - "I Know Somethin'" [0:14:34] Hank Locklin - "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" [0:16:50] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:19:09] Merrill Moore - "Bartender's Blues" [0:21:38] Janis Martin - "Little Bit" [0:24:42] Nick Greene with Jack Marshall's Music - "My Lovin' Baby" [0:26:00] Bob Gallion - "I Want Her Blues" [0:28:09] Dale Hawkins - "Money Honey" [0:30:20] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:32:41] Merle Haggard - "Sing A Sad Song" [0:35:15] Jimmy Heap and The Melody Makers with Perk Williams - "My First Love Affair" [0:37:38] John D. Loudermilk - "Angela Jones" [0:41:11] Lina Lynne - "Don't Let Me Cry Again" [0:42:24] John D. Loudermilk - "Road Hog" [0:45:18] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:47:35] Linda Manning - "Downtown Lonely Girl Blues" [0:50:57] Roger Hamilton - "Judge Her Gently" [0:52:53] Bobby Abshire - "Princess" [0:55:07] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/125249

Mel TIllis - "The Brooklyn Bridge" [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:03:49] Chuck Miller - "Lookout Mountain" [0:07:00] Charlie Rich - "Midnite Blues" [0:09:38] Leon McAuliffe & His Cimarron Boys - "Don't Call Me I'll Call You" [0:12:05] Charlie Gore - "I Know Somethin'" [0:14:34] Hank Locklin - "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" [0:16:50] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:19:09] Merrill Moore - "Bartender's Blues" [0:21:38] Janis Martin - "Little Bit" [0:24:42] Nick Greene with Jack Marshall's Music - "My Lovin' Baby" [0:26:00] Bob Gallion - "I Want Her Blues" [0:28:09] Dale Hawkins - "Money Honey" [0:30:20] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:32:41] Merle Haggard - "Sing A Sad Song" [0:35:15] Jimmy Heap and The Melody Makers with Perk Williams - "My First Love Affair" [0:37:38] John D. Loudermilk - "Angela Jones" [0:41:11] Lina Lynne - "Don't Let Me Cry Again" [0:42:24] John D. Loudermilk - "Road Hog" [0:45:18] Music behind DJ: Hal Blaine And The Young Cougars - "East Side Story" [0:47:35] Linda Manning - "Downtown Lonely Girl Blues" [0:50:57] Roger Hamilton - "Judge Her Gently" [0:52:53] Bobby Abshire - "Princess" [0:55:07] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/125249

Season Six kicks off with a live audience interview with Nick Greene of Association of Korean Adoptees – San Francisco. The Bay-area Korean adoptee group held its annual “Bay To LA” event September 16-17, 2022. More than 70 adoptees from CA, OR, TX, AZ, MN, IL, WA and MI attended. Greene, 40, is relative new to adoptee community spaces and he talks about his role as a leader for one group and what motivates him to get involved.

Chris Ballard may go shopping for a free agent wide receiver, but the shelves are not well-stocked. That goes for left tackles too! Indiana Pacers with injuries everywhere will need a best effort to vanquish the Bulls at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight! Indiana Basketball needs to stop Illinois Kofi Cockburn on one end and attack him on the other tomorrow at 12p - Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall! Two sports books recommended - "Football for a Buck" by Jeff Pearlman and "How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius" by Nick Greene! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support

Nick Greene (Hollywood) completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail back in 2020. Not only was his goal to make it Maine, but he also took on the project to film a 7 episode documentary of his experience. You can find his documentary titled, “Pack & Soul” over on Vimeo. In this episode we talk about what it takes to film an outdoor documentary, how the Appalachian Trail gives you just a glimpse of the cultural diversity in America, and that if you can't carry it in your backpack or in your soul, you don't need it.

Listen to a great NBA episode this week with author Nick Greene and friend of the podcast Josh Rodriguez from The Dime Podcast! See who prevails, then buy Nick's book, "How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius," and ALWAYS listen to The Dime as part of your weekly podcast rotation! Follow Josh on Twitter. Follow Nick on Twitter, and check out his writing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/even-odds-podcast/support

Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius joins the podcast to walk us through his new book. We discuss free throws (including the ones of former UConn great Andre Drummond), the importance of defense, and a whole lot more!

If you could sit down with someone who has served as an executive pastor of a church running 700-800 and a school with 400-500 students and is currently a business executive overseeing hundreds of employees, what would you ask? In this episode Andrew has a conversation with Nick Greene that will be a challenge to any leader. 

Nick Greene is a contributing writer at Slate Magazine. Nick joins the show to speak about the current state of the NBA and the release of his new book: "How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius, which is published by our friends at Abrams Press.  Topics of discussion include Bay Area sports fans, aliens, game designers, how Julius Erving is like Jackson Pollock, the current state of college athletics, whether Chris Paul is magic, how the inventor of the shot clock is like Jesus, and much more.  Copies of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING.

Nick Greene (@NickGreene), author of HOW TO WATCH BASKETBALL LIKE A GENIUS: What Game Designers, Economists, Ballet Choreographers, and Theoretical Astrophysicists Reveal About the Greatest Game on Earth (Abrams Press), joins the podcast to discuss his new book. Nick deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts. These experts, however, are a diverse group: a soap opera casting director weighing in on the game's most prolific floppers, magicians analyzing Chris Paul's mystifying dribbling techniques, cartographers breaking down Steph Curry's deadeye three-point shooting, and so many more. Every chapter treats basketball to a multi-disciplined study that adventures far beyond the lines of the court, examining key elements of the sport from some surprising and revealing angles. There's a reason it has conquered the world, and every game is a chance to learn about pop culture, fashion, history, science, art, and anything else that bounces our way. Get Nick's book HOW TO WATCH BASKETBALL LIKE A GENIUS wherever books are sold. Have comments, questions or feedback? Want to propose a question to the guys? Email us at 3andDLoveNBAPodcast at gmail dot com or on Twitter (@3DLoveNBA)

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius. Nick talks about his journey regarding creating the book and the origins of the game of basketball. Then Matt and Justin discuss if the logo should be changed from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant, title contenders, and Matt's trending topics.  As always you can get in touch with the show through email, hoopsologypod@gmail.com. Also, we are on all social media platforms. Please leave us a review on iTunes and check out our YouTube channel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to talk about Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather’s resignation and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s new contract. Alex Kirshner also joins to discuss NBA Top Shot. Finally, they interview Nick Greene about his book How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius. Baseball (2:18): What Mather’s comments reveal about the Mariners and MLB, and what Tatis’ deal says about the Padres and major-league economics. NBA Top Shot (23:38): A collecting craze + an internet-fueled bubble = investment mania How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius (43:37): What game designers, economists, and ballet choreographers can teach us about the sport. Afterballs (61:37): Stefan on Jack Inglis and Josh on a Luka Doncic rookie card. Podcast production by Margaret Kelley and Asha Saluja. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to talk about Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather’s resignation and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s new contract. Alex Kirshner also joins to discuss NBA Top Shot. Finally, they interview Nick Greene about his book How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius. Baseball (2:18): What Mather’s comments reveal about the Mariners and MLB, and what Tatis’ deal says about the Padres and major-league economics. NBA Top Shot (23:38): A collecting craze + an internet-fueled bubble = investment mania How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius (43:37): What game designers, economists, and ballet choreographers can teach us about the sport. Afterballs (61:37): Stefan on Jack Inglis and Josh on a Luka Doncic rookie card. Podcast production by Margaret Kelley and Asha Saluja. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius, stops by. We discuss how basketball happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as Nick Greene shares his testimony.

Recap of Kaynan Duarte vs Vinicius Ferreira Decision for the Heavyweight No-Gi champion title at Fight to Win; ADCC Trials locations and dates. Preview of Sub Stars, and SUG 11, and Artista Invitational 2. Plus who we think will face Mikey Musumeci for 10 thousand dollars of Caio Terra’s Money. In the news section of the show we talk about Third coast vs GrappleFest event that has been announced, in a huge cross promotion pitting United States Vs the UK. We talk about all the names announced for the Polaris Open weight GP, and the qualifier slot to face the monsters. We announce the ADCC trials dates for the first round of Trials in 2020. Plus talk about the BJJ Fanatics announcement of Gordon Ryan vs Pat Downey in two hybrid matchups. In the recap section of the show we talk about Fight to Win 136, and Kaynan Duarte defeating Vinicius Ferreira to become Fight to Win Heavyweight No-Gi champion, we also talk about potential matchups for the new champion, and some of the history of the division. We recap Jena Bishop vs Gabbi Mccomb for the womans bantamweight Gi title, that was possibly decided by slams alone, Ron Henderson vs Kristian Woodmansee for the men’s Flyweight Gi title. Johnny Souza vs Nick Greene for the Masters Middleweight title. We talk about Edwin Najmi diverse triangle game, and how he probably has one of the best flying triangles in the game in his match vs 2019 no-gi world champ Johnny Tama. We break down Michael Liera crazy fast baby bolo transition from double ankle sweep on Piter Frank. Talk about Kory Paredes vs Maine’s brothers coach Baret Yoshida. In a tightly contested come from behind win we talk about Sophia Nordenö interesting estima lock that was finished very high over Nikki Sullivan after an very deep triangle from the back from Sullivan. In the submission of the night match we talk about Paul Silva great gi grips and control in his armbar victory over Jair Silva. We talk about Seth Daniels making his return to the mats as a competitor defeating Dustin Peek by one of 4 moves that Seth knows the rarely seen in the Gi Electric Chair, we take a look at the finish and how Seth changes the hip angle to get the tap. In the preview section we talk about Submission Underground 11, with its tag team matches featuring Craig Jones and Nick Rodriguez, vs Kyle Boehm and Vinny Magalhaes, as well Platnimum Mike Perry on the card, with Al Iaquinta. Also on the card is Jake Shields vs Richie Boogieman Martinez.In the preview of Sub Stars we talk about the star studded card headlined by a rematch between Gordon Ryan vs Tex Jhonson, Cyborg Vs Raphael Lovato Jr. The rematch that everyone has been calling for since 2018 Keenan Cornelius Vs Patrick Gaudio. Nick Rodriguez, Vagner Rocha, Ethan Crelinsten, also are featured on this card, we talk pathway to victory and how we see many of the matches going on this one. We also preview the Artista Invitational 2 headlined by Marcio Andre vs Johnatha Alves, and a stacked Brown belt bracket.Recorded 2-17-2020Be sure to check out the Grappling Rewind on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlx0zzA6LloWQtpTjD3VeA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grappling_rewind/ Our Website http://www.grapplingrewind.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GrapplingRewind/ Twitter https://twitter.com/grapplingrewind

This week Maine and Emil talk about the aftermath of IBJJF 2019 Worlds. But the BJJ world does not have an off-season so we’re right back at it talking about Fight To Win 114 in Portland Oregon. Preview the King of Mats for UAEJJF featuring the heavyweights. We also preview F2W 115 Seattle, WA. Plus some other super fight matchup‘s Jorge Masvidal versus Anthony Pettis and Yoel Romero are all grappling on the same card. We also talk a little bit about Toro Cup 14 featuring João Miyao.Before we get into that we go through the weeks Jiu-jitsu related news.We kick it off with some technical information about the weeks' show production. How Maine destroyed the recording computer, and the reason why the bonus show for last week did not come out.Then we move into ADCC with all of the divisions nearly fall we run through the entire lineup of who is going to be featured on the 2019 world championships.We talk about Cyborg replacing Keenan vs Meregali at Third Coast Grappling 2, and encourage listeners of the show to, Like subscribe and tell your gym about the show if you enjoy it.Plus friend of the show Alex Vianna’s appearance on Grapplers Union Podcast. A show Maine is a big fan of.After that we move into the recap section of the show talking about Fight to Win 114, Gabby Garcia takes the heavyweight title in impressive fashion via submission in under 1 1/2 minutes. We talk about Barrett Yoshida, and Hiago George. Plus the fireworks and back-and-forth action of Ffion Davies vs Catherine Perret.Then we move into the preview section of the show. Taking about the stacked King of Mats for UAEJJF heavyweights. Maine and Emil give their picks for who they think will take the event and some of the matchups they want to see as well as talk about some of the X factors and previous times these competitors have met up in the past. João Gabriel Rocha, Kaynan Duarte, Adam Wardzinski, and more round out this star-studded event.After that, we move into the preview of Fight To Win 115 taking place in Seattle Washington. This event features a ton of staples of the promotion and many action fighters including Tanner Rice vs Helton Jose Jr, and Nick Greene.Briefly talk about Toro Cup 14, and the return of ACBJJ. Plus Masvidal versus Anthony Pettis and Yoel Romero all in JiuJitsu matchups this weekend on a social media and Instagram influencer card.Recorded 6-10-2019

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Kentucky Derby with Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden; author David Epstein talks about the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling on Caster Semenya; and Slate’s Nick Greene discusses Kawhi Leonard and Nikola Jokic. Kentucky Derby (2:46): Did officials at the Kentucky Derby make the right call in disqualifying Maximum Security and giving Country House the victory? Caster Semenya (19:14): Everything you need to know about the controversial ruling that could end the Olympic champion’s career as an 800-meter runner. Kawhi and Jocic (40:11): A conversation about two of the NBA’s oddest superstars. Afterballs (58:38): Stefan on a disqualification at the 1968 Kentucky Derby and Josh’s 50 story ideas for ESPN the Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Kentucky Derby with Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden; author David Epstein talks about the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling on Caster Semenya; and Slate’s Nick Greene discusses Kawhi Leonard and Nikola Jokic. Kentucky Derby (2:46): Did officials at the Kentucky Derby make the right call in disqualifying Maximum Security and giving Country House the victory? Caster Semenya (19:14): Everything you need to know about the controversial ruling that could end the Olympic champion’s career as an 800-meter runner. Kawhi and Jocic (40:11): A conversation about two of the NBA’s oddest superstars. Afterballs (58:38): Stefan on a disqualification at the 1968 Kentucky Derby and Josh’s 50 story ideas for ESPN the Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss NBA playoff beefs with Slate’s Nick Greene. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL playoffs. Finally, Sports Illustrated’s Jack Dickey assesses Jeopardy! genius James Holzhauer. NBA beefs (4:07): Durant vs. Beverley.Dudley vs. Simmons. Westbrook vs. Lillard. What’s the best NBA beef, and which postseason beef needs more seasoning? NHL playoffs (24:12): How did the Tampa Bay Lightning get bounced after putting together one of the best regular seasons ever? James Holzhauer (40:52): The secrets of the quiz-show savant who’s destroying the Jeopardy! record books. Afterballs (57:09): Stefan on Kate Smith and the Flyers and Josh on the first player to palm a basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss NBA playoff beefs with Slate’s Nick Greene. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL playoffs. Finally, Sports Illustrated’s Jack Dickey assesses Jeopardy! genius James Holzhauer. NBA beefs (4:07): Durant vs. Beverley.Dudley vs. Simmons. Westbrook vs. Lillard. What’s the best NBA beef, and which postseason beef needs more seasoning? NHL playoffs (24:12): How did the Tampa Bay Lightning get bounced after putting together one of the best regular seasons ever? James Holzhauer (40:52): The secrets of the quiz-show savant who’s destroying the Jeopardy! record books. Afterballs (57:09): Stefan on Kate Smith and the Flyers and Josh on the first player to palm a basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Grappling Rewind Podcast we talk about the weeks news, and as always recap the weeks professional BJJ events; and preview the upcoming weeks events This week in news we talk about Patrick Gaudio announced for the IBJJF HW GP, Kamaru Usman earning his black belt in BJJ after defeating Tyron Woodly. Polaris Pro 9 has announced that sport betting for the event is live and that you can bet on professional grappling. In the big news Metamoris has announced that they are making a comeback and we found out how much money everyone is owed to athletes. Then we pontificate about who else didn’t get paid for their events. Plus we discuss Ralek Gracie MMA hour interview where he announces a search for a partner financially and operational partner. We talk about the leaked Gracie Barra Threats to the red shield post that popped up on Reddit /r/bjj. Then we get into the recaps section of the show. It was a packed week with the UAE King of Mats Lightweights, and UAEJJF Grand Slam in London taking place, Ultimate Mat Warriors 4 the Flyweights, Fight to Win 104 Dallas, TX, Grappling Industries Tim Sprigs vs. Craig Jones. We round out the show taking about SOGI 1. (We were unable to recap the Kasai Pro Qualifier for the 205 pound upcoming tournament due to the number of events this weekend), seriously were two guys there is only so much Brazilian Jiu Jitsu we can watch and take notes on in a 48 hour period. We start the recaps section off talking about the UAE King of Mats Lightweights, and UAEJJF Grand Slam in London. This event features two matches that make our Rewind Recommends list. This event features the best production we have seen from a grappling event. Overhead cameras, replay, ref replay, picture in picture, and more. This event featured great matches from Paulo Miyao, Isaac Doederlein, Hiago George and Joao Batista De Sousa. After that we move into our recap of a fun superfight between Tim Sprigs vs. Craig Jones at Grappling Industries. These two ADCC 2019 bound competitors squared off in Philly, in a dynamic match that we really enjoyed breaking down. Maine and Emil talk about how much they enjoy seeing grapplers and competitors staying active in the run up to ADCC. We continue with the recap section talking about Fight to Win 104 Dallas, TX, one of it not the most stacked events Fight to Win has ever put together. This event paid out over 50,000 dollars to athletes in salaries and commissions; making this event the highest paying event the promotion has ever run. This event featured Seth Daniels competing with a broken hand and prompted the question is it cool to attack an injury in competition? This card also featured Yuri Simoes vs. Rafael Lovato Jr in one of the highest-level matchups F2W has ever put on. Manuel Ribamar, DJ Jackson, Rafael Formiga Barbosa, and Nick Greene also were featured at the top of the card. We then move onto our recap of the Ultimate Mat Warriors 4 the Flyweights. An event stacked with flyweight talent. Maine gets to see a matchup he was looking forward to in Marcello Cohen vs. Austin Daffron in the semi finals of the tournament, plus an exciting finals match. After that we recap a few of the finals matches and finishing sequence from SOGI 1 the promotion inaugural event that crowned four champions at bamtamweight Junny Ocasio, at Welterweight Michael Kastroba, at Middleweight Enrique Galarza, and at Heavyweight Viktor Vaughn. As well as the announcement of an upcoming Quintet style event. Then we move into the previews section taking a look at Polaris Pro 9 headlined by Rafael Lovato Jr vs. Jake Shields, Vagner Rocha vs. Ross Nicholls, Ffion Dvaies vs Gezary Matuda, E

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Nick Greene to discuss the NFL’s wild card weekend. Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer also joins to talk about James Harden and Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers assesses Chelsea’s acquisition of Christian Pulisic. NFL playoffs (1:56): Lamar Jackson was bad, Cody Parkey doinked another field goal, and more happening from the opening weekend of the pro football postseason. James Harden (21:30): The Houston Rockets guard is shooting 3-pointers at a record-setting rate. Can he possible sustain this pace? Christian Pulisic (36:38): How much did marketing factor into Chelsea’s decision to sign the young American? And is the English mega-club the right place for the 20-year-old to develop his game? Afterballs(47:25): Stefan on ties (they’re OK!) and Josh on college football’s targeting rule (it’s bad!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Nick Greene to discuss the NFL’s wild card weekend. Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer also joins to talk about James Harden and Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers assesses Chelsea’s acquisition of Christian Pulisic. NFL playoffs (1:56): Lamar Jackson was bad, Cody Parkey doinked another field goal, and more happening from the opening weekend of the pro football postseason. James Harden (21:30): The Houston Rockets guard is shooting 3-pointers at a record-setting rate. Can he possible sustain this pace? Christian Pulisic (36:38): How much did marketing factor into Chelsea’s decision to sign the young American? And is the English mega-club the right place for the 20-year-old to develop his game? Afterballs(47:25): Stefan on ties (they’re OK!) and Josh on college football’s targeting rule (it’s bad!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Rick Maese to talk about the state of the Maryland football program after DJ Durkin’s firing. Slate’s Nick Greene also joins to discuss Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman and Bleacher Report’s Mirin Fader explains why WNBA players opted out of their collective bargaining agreement. Maryland (1:07): Maryland suspended D.J. Durkin, then reinstated him, then fired him. Rick Maese explains how the process played out and why Durkin ultimately got ousted. Nathan Peterman (21:18): The Buffalo Bills quarterback is, by some measures, the worst quarterback ever. Why does it bring us so much joy to watch someone who’s so bad at his job? WNBA (36:25): The world’s best women basketball players want higher salaries and better treatment. Will they get what they’re after given that the WNBA perennially loses money? Afterballs (54:27): Stefan on why high school football teams are forfeiting games and Josh on UConn football coach Randy Edsall’s bizarre incentive-laden contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Rick Maese to talk about the state of the Maryland football program after DJ Durkin’s firing. Slate’s Nick Greene also joins to discuss Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman and Bleacher Report’s Mirin Fader explains why WNBA players opted out of their collective bargaining agreement. Maryland (1:07): Maryland suspended D.J. Durkin, then reinstated him, then fired him. Rick Maese explains how the process played out and why Durkin ultimately got ousted. Nathan Peterman (21:18): The Buffalo Bills quarterback is, by some measures, the worst quarterback ever. Why does it bring us so much joy to watch someone who’s so bad at his job? WNBA (36:25): The world’s best women basketball players want higher salaries and better treatment. Will they get what they’re after given that the WNBA perennially loses money? Afterballs (54:27): Stefan on why high school football teams are forfeiting games and Josh on UConn football coach Randy Edsall’s bizarre incentive-laden contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Greene and Josh Levin are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl to discuss the World Cup. The New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham also joins to discuss Stephen A. Smith. Plus, an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.  World Cup (1:25): How will a young French team fare against Belgium’s front three? Will England’s reliance on a set piece–heavy offense end its tournament run? And is Croatia headed to penalties for the third straight game?  Stephen A. Smith (18:20): How did the talking head go from being one of the most hated people in sports media to becoming the face of ESPN? And what’s he really like in person? Federer-Nadal (38:04): Ten years ago, the pair went head to head in the greatest match ever played. The new documentary Strokes of Genius looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final and their 15-year rivalry. Afterballs(55:22): Nick on a Chilean soccer scandal and Josh on flipping the order of penalty kicks and extra time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Greene and Josh Levin are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl to discuss the World Cup. The New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham also joins to discuss Stephen A. Smith. Plus, an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.  World Cup (1:25): How will a young French team fare against Belgium’s front three? Will England’s reliance on a set piece–heavy offense end its tournament run? And is Croatia headed to penalties for the third straight game?  Stephen A. Smith (18:20): How did the talking head go from being one of the most hated people in sports media to becoming the face of ESPN? And what’s he really like in person? Federer-Nadal (38:04): Ten years ago, the pair went head to head in the greatest match ever played. The new documentary Strokes of Genius looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final and their 15-year rivalry. Afterballs(55:22): Nick on a Chilean soccer scandal and Josh on flipping the order of penalty kicks and extra time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the World Cup with Slate’s Nick Greene and Slate’s Jim Newell joins to talk about golf’s U.S. Open. Plus, an interview with BuzzFeed’s Ken Bensinger about his book on corruption in soccer, Red Card.  World Cup (2:20): Stefan, Josh, and Nick Greene discuss the start of the men’s World Cup in Russia, including exuberant Spanish-language goal calls, the World Cup debut of replay review, and whether American fans should root for archrival Mexico. U.S. Open (25:28): Stefan, Josh, and Jim Newell assess Brooks Koepka’s back-to-back wins at the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson’s weird, possibly unethical putt, and everyone’s whining about the difficulty of the Shinnecock Hills course. Red Card (43:00): Stefan and Josh interview Ken Bensinger about how the U.S. got involved in investigating FIFA and what it was like to hang out at Sepp Blatter’s house. Afterballs (1:01:12):  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the World Cup with Slate’s Nick Greene and Slate’s Jim Newell joins to talk about golf’s U.S. Open. Plus, an interview with BuzzFeed’s Ken Bensinger about his book on corruption in soccer, Red Card.  World Cup (2:20): Stefan, Josh, and Nick Greene discuss the start of the men’s World Cup in Russia, including exuberant Spanish-language goal calls, the World Cup debut of replay review, and whether American fans should root for archrival Mexico. U.S. Open (25:28): Stefan, Josh, and Jim Newell assess Brooks Koepka’s back-to-back wins at the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson’s weird, possibly unethical putt, and everyone’s whining about the difficulty of the Shinnecock Hills course. Red Card (43:00): Stefan and Josh interview Ken Bensinger about how the U.S. got involved in investigating FIFA and what it was like to hang out at Sepp Blatter’s house. Afterballs (1:01:12):  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributing Slate sports person Nick Greene (@nickgreene) steps into the House of Strauss for some premium #WarriorsWednesday takes. On this episode we discuss Steph's return, Ethan's poor locker room interactions, Barkley vs. Draymond, and other NBA scuttlebutt.

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis discuss the NBA playoffs with Slate’s Nick Greene. The Irish Times’ Ken Early joins to talk about Arsene Wenger’s departure as Arsenal’s manager, and the MMQB’s Tim Rohan explores the history of the mock draft. NBA playoffs (2:00): The hosts are joined by Nick Greene to assess the first round, which has featured standout play from the Philadelphia 76ers, a shocking sweep by the New Orleans Pelicans, and LeBron James’ efforts to drag a subpar supporting cast past the Indiana Pacers. Arsene Wenger (21:25): Ken Early explains why the legendary Arsenal manager’s tenure went south and what his legacy will be in the Premier League. Mock drafts (40:30): Where did mock drafts come from and how have they eaten the world? Tim Rohan, who did an oral history of the mock draft for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB, comes on the show to explain.   Afterballs (53:25):  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis discuss the NBA playoffs with Slate’s Nick Greene. The Irish Times’ Ken Early joins to talk about Arsene Wenger’s departure as Arsenal’s manager, and the MMQB’s Tim Rohan explores the history of the mock draft. NBA playoffs (2:00): The hosts are joined by Nick Greene to assess the first round, which has featured standout play from the Philadelphia 76ers, a shocking sweep by the New Orleans Pelicans, and LeBron James’ efforts to drag a subpar supporting cast past the Indiana Pacers. Arsene Wenger (21:25): Ken Early explains why the legendary Arsenal manager’s tenure went south and what his legacy will be in the Premier League. Mock drafts (40:30): Where did mock drafts come from and how have they eaten the world? Tim Rohan, who did an oral history of the mock draft for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB, comes on the show to explain.   Afterballs (53:25):  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chat with my good friend Nick Greene about his odd day running streak, running burnout, and finding his groove again. You will learn: -motivation mindsets -what to do when you start to half-ass / hate the thing you once loved -why running is like walking but possibly 2x better -and how to make running fun Nick's jovial spirit will remind you how fun it was to move your body as a kid and why adults need to do it too! You can connect with Nick at: www.instagram.com/no_sex_nick/ ------------------------------- Apply for 1 on 1 Coaching with Jaclyn: http://www.imperfecteating.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/jaclyn.ricchio IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynricchio/ Blog: www.jaclynricchio.com

I chat with my good friend Nick Greene about his odd day running streak, running burnout, and finding his groove again. You will learn: -motivation mindsets -what to do when you start to half-ass / hate the thing you once loved -why running is like walking but possibly 2x better  -and how to make running fun   Nick's jovial spirit will remind you how fun it was to move your body as a kid and why adults need to do it too!   You can connect with Nick at: www.instagram.com/no_sex_nick/       -------------------------------   Apply for 1 on 1 Coaching with Jaclyn: http://www.imperfecteating.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/jaclyn.ricchio IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynricchio/ Blog: www.jaclynricchio.com    

Josh Levin and Ben Mathis-Lilley are joined by Daniel “Progressive Liberal” Harnsberger to chat about his wrestling persona. The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis also discusses Jamie Horowitz and Fox Sports, and Nick Greene analyzes NBA free agency. The Progressive Liberal (1:27): Professional wrestler Daniel Harnsberger joins to describe the inspiration behind his character, whether he’s critiquing the Democratic Party, and what it’s like to be the bad guy in wrestling. Jamie Horowitz (19:01): Bryan Curtis, editor-at-large of the Ringer, comes on the show to assess what the sacking of Fox Sports 1’s Jamie Horowitz means for the channel and FS1’s lineup of debate-based programming. NBA (35:04): Nick Greene joins to discusses Kevin Durant’s massive pay cut, and whether anything can be done about the massive exodus of talent from the East to the West. Afterballs (54:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Levin and Ben Mathis-Lilley are joined by Daniel “Progressive Liberal” Harnsberger to chat about his wrestling persona. The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis also discusses Jamie Horowitz and Fox Sports, and Nick Greene analyzes NBA free agency. The Progressive Liberal (1:27): Professional wrestler Daniel Harnsberger joins to describe the inspiration behind his character, whether he’s critiquing the Democratic Party, and what it’s like to be the bad guy in wrestling. Jamie Horowitz (19:01): Bryan Curtis, editor-at-large of the Ringer, comes on the show to assess what the sacking of Fox Sports 1’s Jamie Horowitz means for the channel and FS1’s lineup of debate-based programming. NBA (35:04): Nick Greene joins to discusses Kevin Durant’s massive pay cut, and whether anything can be done about the massive exodus of talent from the East to the West. Afterballs (54:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people proudly embrace the label cancer survivor, while others feel that's not quite the right word. Is there a better term for someone who's battled cancer? Writers and listeners share the best sentence they've read all day. Plus, koofers and goombahs, Alfred Hitchcock and MacGuffins, why we put food in jars but call it canning, and why ring the door with your elbow means BYOB.FULL DETAILSEver read a sentence that's so good, you just have to look up from the page to let it sink in? Grant offers one from Ezra Pound: "The book should be a ball of light in one's hands."When someone says, He didn't lick that off the grass, it means he's inherited a behavior from relatives or picked it up from those around them. This phrase is particularly common in Northern Ireland. Don't bother showing up to a party unless you're ringing the doorbell with your elbow. In other words, BYOB.Brian from Edison, New Jersey, is pondering this linguistic mystery: The Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain Wawa has a goose as its logo. The Algonquin term for "goose" is wawa, and the French for "goose" is oie, pronounced "wah." Is there a connection between the French and Native American terms? It's probably just another example from a long list of linguistic coincidences resulting from the limited amount of vocal sounds we can make. Our Quiz Guy Greg Pliska invites us to play Categorical Allies, a game of two-word pairs where the last two letters of the first word lend themselves to the start of the second, and both words fit into one category. For example, what word might follow the name Job? Or the title A Christmas Carol?Say you've been busy all semester throwing a Frisbee and drinking juice out of a funnel, and now it's finals week. How are you going to study? Just get yourself a koofer! These old tests, which some universities keep around in their libraries, can be great guides in prepping for a current test. Virginia Tech alums claim the term originated there in the early 1940s. In any case, many universities now have koofers, and many are available online at koofers.com. Why do we call it canning if we're putting stuff in glass jars? The answer has to do with when the technique was discovered. The process of canning came about in the late 1700s, when thin glass jars were used. Factories soon switched to metal cans because they were durable and better for shipping. But after Mason jars came about in the mid-1800s, the process of preserving things at home kept the name canning. Sam Anderson, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, tweets the best sentence he reads each day, like this from D.H. Lawrence describing the affection of Italians: "They pour themselves one over the other like so much melted butter over parsnips."Should people living with cancer be referred to as cancer survivors? Mary from Delafield, Wisconsin, a breast cancer survivor herself, doesn't like the term. Nor does Indiana University professor emerita Susan Gubar, who discusses this in an eloquent New York Times blog post. Many people living with cancer feel that the word survivor, which came into vogue in the early 90s, now seems inadequate. Some argue that having cancer shouldn't be their most important identifying feature. Others suggest calling themselves contenders or grits. Have a better idea?Kevin Whitebaum of Oberlin, Ohio, has a favorite sentence from P.D. James's A Taste for Death: "The original tenants had been replaced by the transients of the city, the peripatetic young, sharing three to a room; unmarried mothers sharing social security; foreign students—a racial mix which, like some human kaleidoscope, was continually being shaken into new and brighter colours."A while back, we talked about ishpy, a popular word among Nordic immigrants meaning something that a child shouldn't touch or put in their mouth. It turns out that lots of listeners with ancestors from Norway and Denmark know the term ishpy, along with ishie poo, ishta, and ish, all having to do with something disgusting or otherwise forbidden.When is it okay to correct someone's grammar? Grant offers two rules: Correct someone only if they've asked you to, or if they're paying you to. Otherwise, telling someone they should've used I instead of me is just interrupt the conversation for no good reason.Nick Greene, web editor for The Village Voice, tweeted, "Modern society's greatest failing has been letting Application defeat Appetizer in the War For What Can Be Called an App." There's always antipasti.Goombah, sometimes spelled goomba, is a term for Italian-Americans that's sometimes used disparagingly. Physicians use the same word for the blobs on CT scans indicating a possible tumor, but this sense probably derives from the evil mushrooms in Super Mario Bros., known as goombas. The game was released in 1986, right about the same time that doctors picked up the term.Here's a great sentence by Phil Jackson, tweeted by writer Sam Anderson: "I was 6'6" in high school ... arms so long I could sit in the backseat of a car and open both front doors at the same time."A MacGuffin isn't the name of a breakfast sandwich, but it could be -- that is, if a movie involves characters trying to get that sandwich. The MacGuffin, also spelled McGuffin or maguffin, is any object in a film that drives the story forward, like the secret papers or the stolen necklace. Alfred Hitchcock made the MacGuffin famous, and explained it this way in a 1939 lecture at Columbia University: "It is the mechanical element that usually crops up in any story. In crook stories it is always the necklace and in spy stories it is always the papers. We just try to be a little more original." Judy Schwartz from Dallas, Texas, sent us the best sentence she read all day. It's from William Zinsser's On Writing Well: "Clutter is the disease of American writing." Have a sentence that stopped you in your tracks? Send it our way.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.....Support for A Way with Words comes from The Ken Blanchard Companies, celebrating 35 years of making a leadership difference with Situational Leadership II, the leadership model designed to boost effectiveness, impact, and employee engagement. More about how Blanchard can help your executives and organizational leaders at kenblanchard.com/leadership.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2014, Wayword LLC.

SUMMARYSome people proudly embrace the label cancer survivor, while others feel that's not quite the right word. Is there a better term for someone who's battled cancer? Writers and listeners share the best sentence they've read all day. Plus, koofers and goombahs, Alfred Hitchcock and MacGuffins, why we put food in jars but call it canning, and why ring the door with your elbow means BYOB.FULL DETAILSEver read a sentence that's so good, you just have to look up from the page to let it sink in? Grant offers one from Ezra Pound: "The book should be a ball of light in one's hands."When someone says, He didn't lick that off the grass, it means he's inherited a behavior from relatives or picked it up from those around them. This phrase is particularly common in Northern Ireland. Don't bother showing up to a party unless you're ringing the doorbell with your elbow. In other words, BYOB.Brian from Edison, New Jersey, is pondering this linguistic mystery: The Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain Wawa has a goose as its logo. The Algonquin term for "goose" is wawa, and the French for "goose" is oie, pronounced "wah." Is there a connection between the French and Native American terms? It's probably just another example from a long list of linguistic coincidences resulting from the limited amount of vocal sounds we can make. Our Quiz Guy Greg Pliska invites us to play Categorical Allies, a game of two-word pairs where the last two letters of the first word lend themselves to the start of the second, and both words fit into one category. For example, what word might follow the name Job? Or the title A Christmas Carol?Say you've been busy all semester throwing a Frisbee and drinking juice out of a funnel, and now it's finals week. How are you going to study? Just get yourself a koofer! These old tests, which some universities keep around in their libraries, can be great guides in prepping for a current test. Virginia Tech alums claim the term originated there in the early 1940s. In any case, many universities now have koofers, and many are available online at koofers.com. Why do we call it canning if we're putting stuff in glass jars? The answer has to do with when the technique was discovered. The process of canning came about in the late 1700s, when thin glass jars were used. Factories soon switched to metal cans because they were durable and better for shipping. But after Mason jars came about in the mid-1800s, the process of preserving things at home kept the name canning. Sam Anderson, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, tweets the best sentence he reads each day, like this from D.H. Lawrence describing the affection of Italians: "They pour themselves one over the other like so much melted butter over parsnips."Should people living with cancer be referred to as cancer survivors? Mary from Delafield, Wisconsin, a breast cancer survivor herself, doesn't like the term. Nor does Indiana University professor emerita Susan Gubar, who discusses this in an eloquent New York Times blog post. Many people living with cancer feel that the word survivor, which came into vogue in the early 90s, now seems inadequate. Some argue that having cancer shouldn't be their most important identifying feature. Others suggest calling themselves contenders or grits. Have a better idea?Kevin Whitebaum of Oberlin, Ohio, has a favorite sentence from P.D. James's A Taste for Death: "The original tenants had been replaced by the transients of the city, the peripatetic young, sharing three to a room; unmarried mothers sharing social security; foreign students—a racial mix which, like some human kaleidoscope, was continually being shaken into new and brighter colours."A while back, we talked about ishpy, a popular word among Nordic immigrants meaning something that a child shouldn't touch or put in their mouth. It turns out that lots of listeners with ancestors from Norway and Denmark know the term ishpy, along with ishie poo, ishta, and ish, all having to do with something disgusting or otherwise forbidden.When is it okay to correct someone's grammar? Grant offers two rules: Correct someone only if they've asked you to, or if they're paying you to. Otherwise, telling someone they should've used I instead of me is just interrupt the conversation for no good reason.Nick Greene, web editor for The Village Voice, tweeted, "Modern society's greatest failing has been letting Application defeat Appetizer in the War For What Can Be Called an App." There's always antipasti.Goombah, sometimes spelled goomba, is a term for Italian-Americans that's sometimes used disparagingly. Physicians use the same word for the blobs on CT scans indicating a possible tumor, but this sense probably derives from the evil mushrooms in Super Mario Bros., known as goombas. The game was released in 1986, right about the same time that doctors picked up the term.Here's a great sentence by Phil Jackson, tweeted by writer Sam Anderson: "I was 6'6" in high school ... arms so long I could sit in the backseat of a car and open both front doors at the same time."A MacGuffin isn't the name of a breakfast sandwich, but it could be -- that is, if a movie involves characters trying to get that sandwich. The MacGuffin, also spelled McGuffin or maguffin, is any object in a film that drives the story forward, like the secret papers or the stolen necklace. Alfred Hitchcock made the MacGuffin famous, and explained it this way in a 1939 lecture at Columbia University: "It is the mechanical element that usually crops up in any story. In crook stories it is always the necklace and in spy stories it is always the papers. We just try to be a little more original." Judy Schwartz from Dallas, Texas, sent us the best sentence she read all day. It's from William Zinsser's On Writing Well: "Clutter is the disease of American writing." Have a sentence that stopped you in your tracks? Send it our way.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2014, Wayword LLC.

Some people proudly embrace the label cancer survivor, while others feel that's not quite the right word. Is there a better term for someone who's battled cancer? Writers and listeners share the best sentence they've read all day. Plus, koofers and goombahs, Alfred Hitchcock and MacGuffins, why we put food in jars but call it canning, and why ring the door with your elbow means BYOB.FULL DETAILSEver read a sentence that's so good, you just have to look up from the page to let it sink in? Grant offers one from Ezra Pound: "The book should be a ball of light in one's hands."When someone says, He didn't lick that off the grass, it means he's inherited a behavior from relatives or picked it up from those around them. This phrase is particularly common in Northern Ireland. Don't bother showing up to a party unless you're ringing the doorbell with your elbow. In other words, BYOB.Brian from Edison, New Jersey, is pondering this linguistic mystery: The Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain Wawa has a goose as its logo. The Algonquin term for "goose" is wawa, and the French for "goose" is oie, pronounced "wah." Is there a connection between the French and Native American terms? It's probably just another example from a long list of linguistic coincidences resulting from the limited amount of vocal sounds we can make. Our Quiz Guy Greg Pliska invites us to play Categorical Allies, a game of two-word pairs where the last two letters of the first word lend themselves to the start of the second, and both words fit into one category. For example, what word might follow the name Job? Or the title A Christmas Carol?Say you've been busy all semester throwing a Frisbee and drinking juice out of a funnel, and now it's finals week. How are you going to study? Just get yourself a koofer! These old tests, which some universities keep around in their libraries, can be great guides in prepping for a current test. Virginia Tech alums claim the term originated there in the early 1940s. In any case, many universities now have koofers, and many are available online at koofers.com. Why do we call it canning if we're putting stuff in glass jars? The answer has to do with when the technique was discovered. The process of canning came about in the late 1700s, when thin glass jars were used. Factories soon switched to metal cans because they were durable and better for shipping. But after Mason jars came about in the mid-1800s, the process of preserving things at home kept the name canning. Sam Anderson, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, tweets the best sentence he reads each day, like this from D.H. Lawrence describing the affection of Italians: "They pour themselves one over the other like so much melted butter over parsnips."Should people living with cancer be referred to as cancer survivors? Mary from Delafield, Wisconsin, a breast cancer survivor herself, doesn't like the term. Nor does Indiana University professor emerita Susan Gubar, who discusses this in an eloquent New York Times blog post. Many people living with cancer feel that the word survivor, which came into vogue in the early 90s, now seems inadequate. Some argue that having cancer shouldn't be their most important identifying feature. Others suggest calling themselves contenders or grits. Have a better idea?Kevin Whitebaum of Oberlin, Ohio, has a favorite sentence from P.D. James's A Taste for Death: "The original tenants had been replaced by the transients of the city, the peripatetic young, sharing three to a room; unmarried mothers sharing social security; foreign students—a racial mix which, like some human kaleidoscope, was continually being shaken into new and brighter colours."A while back, we talked about ishpy, a popular word among Nordic immigrants meaning something that a child shouldn't touch or put in their mouth. It turns out that lots of listeners with ancestors from Norway and Denmark know the term ishpy, along with ishie poo, ishta, and ish, all having to do with something disgusting or otherwise forbidden.When is it okay to correct someone's grammar? Grant offers two rules: Correct someone only if they've asked you to, or if they're paying you to. Otherwise, telling someone they should've used I instead of me is just interrupt the conversation for no good reason.Nick Greene, web editor for The Village Voice, tweeted, "Modern society's greatest failing has been letting Application defeat Appetizer in the War For What Can Be Called an App." There's always antipasti.Goombah, sometimes spelled goomba, is a term for Italian-Americans that's sometimes used disparagingly. Physicians use the same word for the blobs on CT scans indicating a possible tumor, but this sense probably derives from the evil mushrooms in Super Mario Bros., known as goombas. The game was released in 1986, right about the same time that doctors picked up the term.Here's a great sentence by Phil Jackson, tweeted by writer Sam Anderson: "I was 6'6" in high school ... arms so long I could sit in the backseat of a car and open both front doors at the same time."A MacGuffin isn't the name of a breakfast sandwich, but it could be -- that is, if a movie involves characters trying to get that sandwich. The MacGuffin, also spelled McGuffin or maguffin, is any object in a film that drives the story forward, like the secret papers or the stolen necklace. Alfred Hitchcock made the MacGuffin famous, and explained it this way in a 1939 lecture at Columbia University: "It is the mechanical element that usually crops up in any story. In crook stories it is always the necklace and in spy stories it is always the papers. We just try to be a little more original." Judy Schwartz from Dallas, Texas, sent us the best sentence she read all day. It's from William Zinsser's On Writing Well: "Clutter is the disease of American writing." Have a sentence that stopped you in your tracks? Send it our way.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2013, Wayword LLC.