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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function.Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEtymology.com, or find her podcast Words Unravelled on YouTube.Find Danny Hieber at LingusiticDiscovery.com or on his Substack.Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different links for different levels):Order of the Snail ($1/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/687E4Order of the Aardvark ($5/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/07205Keeper of the Commas ($10/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/50A0BGuardian of the Grammary ($25/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/949F7

Kendra and Rich reflect on the topics they covered throughout 2025, examining both the wins and the setbacks, and share legal and life updates involving many of the accused abusers, while noting how the broader cultural and political climate has shifted since Trump took office.REFERENCES:‘Me Too's' Disruptor Council is Tarana Burke's next step in the fight for survivors (the grio)#MeToo in 2025: Where Do We Stand Now? (NY Law Journal)Kristen Stewart Calls Out ‘Devastating' Lack of Progress in Hollywood After the Me Too Movement: ‘I'm So Angry' (People)Vans Warped Tour 2025 Full Lineup: All DC, Long Beach, and Orlando BandsWhat has Sean 'Diddy' Combs been convicted of? (BBC News)Chris Brown's Legal Problems: A Timeline of TroubleAnti-Flag's Justin Sane Ordered to Pay Rape Accuser $1.9 MillionDanny Elfman Loses Bid to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit Over Statements Made About a Secret Sexual Harassment Settlement (Variety)

1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen's 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different links for different levels)Order of the Snail ($1/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/687E4Order of the Aardvark ($5/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/07205Keeper of the Commas ($10/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/50A0BGuardian of the Grammary ($25/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/949F7

Are you ready for a big episode of Cure of the WHAT Now?? Are you ready for a mega episode where we cover episodes 31-42 in one big chunk? Well get ready because that's what we have for you today. We talk dance battles, surprise PreCure cameos, power ups, boys loving boys, amusement park dates, rainbow colored shields, a new powerup, and... a new CURE?!? We've got all of that and more. Timestamps: 2:30    Announcements 3:38    Moment of Silence for Super Sentai 5:11    Next Season of PreCureLogo Drop 9:04    What have we been doing? 9:17    A Man On the Inside 10:40    Gatchiakuta 13:58    Seals are Good 14:51    The Devils by Joe abercrombie 15:27    The CW's The Flash 18:11    Succint Summaries 22:58    Main Discussion 24:12    Episode 31: Who's The Center Of Idol Pretty Cure!? 28:02    Brief Aside- Favorite Episode of the bunch? 32:16    Episode 32: Puri! Mero! Dreamy School Life 35:51    Episode 33: Dosuko~i! An Idol Debut!? 37:24    Episode 34: Detective Hamorin! Solve The Mystery Menu! 39:38    Episode 35: A Surprise Amusement Park Date!? 47:30    Episode 36: It's Settled! You And I Concert! 49:00    Episode 37: A New Power! Idol Heart Ribbon! 1:03:34    Episode 38: Taking A Step Together! WIN-WIN Halloween! 1:08:06    Episode 39: Spin! Sunda-Senpai! 1:13:56    Episode 40: Please Listen! Seven-Colored Melody 1:17:46    Episode 41: I'll Protect Hearts Going Kyun-Kyun! 1:19:31    Episode 42: Connect! Echo From You

1141. We look at the controversy that caught Stefan Fatsis by surprise when he defined the word "sheeple" for Merriam-Webster, leading to public complaints. We also look at the origin and purpose of the obscure "Backward Index" invented by Webster's Third editor Philip Gove and how quickly Merriam added COVID-related words to the dictionary.Find Stefan Fatsis on his website, Bluesky or Facebook. Get the book, Unabridged.

Erin just published her first book, "Avail," which you can order here: https://www.pauldrybooks.com/products/avail "Avail" features a long prose-poem which titles the book and winds through sections of lineated, often formal poems. The prose-poem comprises a series of lyric meditations on the image of the veil—from religious and cultural veils, to veils imbedded in idiom and metaphor, to veiled women in art and classic films, to veils drawn and parted by illness and death—which slowly divulge the harrowing details of the poet's blood disorder. Throughout, allusions to classic film, literature, and art serve as the "veils" with which the poet attempts to obscure the self-estrangement and vulnerability her illness has induced—insecurities which follow her long after her recovery. In a poem about a break-up set during her career as a jazz singer and against the backdrop of a 1930s screwball comedy, she longs "to shake life by the martini (but stay self- / possessed), to star in the movie of myself / instead of playing second lead." During a visit to Naples, Mt. Vesuvius becomes "a Crawford eyebrow / arched over the bay." And in California, after a trip to the Getty Villa, she recalls Sontag's "missive on allusion, that no part / of any work is new, that all is reproduction." By the end of the collection, O'Luanaigh has fashioned from the sum of these various allusions her own poetic identity, unveiled in the poems themselves.

1139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique book on spotting them.Martha Barnette's websiteMartha's book, “Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland”Martha's podcast, "A Way with Words"

Kendra and Rich take a closer look at the controversial career of Ronnie Radke, frontman of Falling in Reverse. The episode unpacks his constant legal troubles, public feuds, and online behavior while exploring the cult-like loyalty of his fanbase.In 2025, we are interested in talking to teachers, authors, artists, activists, counselors, community organizers, and anyone else who is dedicated to making a positive impact in their music community and our society as a whole. If that sounds like you, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠thisisenoughpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠.Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisisenoughpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/enough.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@enoughpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REFERENCESSpiritbox Drop Out of Falling In Reverse Tour After Ronnie Radke Backlash (Yahoo News)Rock singer arrested in Glendale on domestic assault warrant (LA Times)Rocker Calls Rape Claim Defamatory (Courthouse News Service)Ronnie Radke's Accuser Speaks (Exclusive) (Alternative Press)Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke accused by woman of participating in gang rape (NY Daily News)Creep of the Week: Ronnie Radke (Philadelphia Gay News)Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke Banned From TikTok Over Gender Identity Commentary (Loudwire) Complaint Radke v Boswell Conformed (Court Document)Ronnie Radke Pushes Back Against Order To Pay Anthony Fantano's Legal Fees (Blunt)Ronnie Radke Reported to Tasmanian Police Over Councillor Comments (Billboard)Ronnie Radke Drops Serious Allegations Against Sleeping With Sirens' Nick Martin (Rock Celebrities)Falling In Reverse's Ronnie Radke Revisits 2012 Mic Stand Incident With Inflatable Stunt at Warped Tour (Blunt)

This week, in honor of National Cookie Day, we look at the vocabulary split between British and American English, including the differences between a cookie and a biscuit, and the two meanings of "pudding." Then, we look at anthimeria, the advertising trend of turning one part of speech into another, as in the slogan "Together makes progress."The anthimeria segment was by Ben Yagoda,whose books include "Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English" and the novel "Alias O. Henry." His podcast is "The Lives They're Living."

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means dives into the intense emotions and high stakes surrounding the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry. From rants from our Subtext subscribers to strategic insights, we explore what this game means for the Buckeyes and their passionate supporters. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus conversation with Rob Drummond from back in June, he and I get into the fascinating concept of "languaging" — the idea that speaking is an active process we use to constantly shape and project our identities. Rob explains how our "speaking identities" are incredibly fluid, changing based on context, audience, and even the language we're using. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.socialRob's book, "You're All Talk"

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor answer questions from Subtext subscribers, focusing on Kenny Atkinson's start to the season. They dig into his rotations, his experimental decisions, and how the Cavs' avalanche of injuries has shaped everything around him. They also dive into a long-term debate at the heart of Cleveland's future: whether Darius Garland or Evan Mobley carries more weight in the team's championship path. The guys then look at the Cavs' depth, examining which bench players have played their way into firmer rotation roles once everyone is healthy. To wrap up, Ethan and Chris lighten the mood with a holiday twist — ranking their favorite and least favorite cities to cover a Christmas game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1136. This week, we go full Thanksgiving, talking about the origin of butter knives, forks, and more. You'll love all the tidbits you can share with your family or friends during dinner.

1135. This week, we talk with Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, about the new print 12th Collegiate Dictionary. We look at why print still matters, how the dictionary used lookup data to decide which words to drop (least looked-up compounds), and the importance of serendipity when researching words in a physical book.Find Peter on BlueSky.

On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, drummer of Fury of Five, to chat about volcano coffee, different processes, NJ music lore, playing different genres, and new Fury of Five album.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Sanchez from Subtext.Episode Links:https://www.subtext.coffee/https://www.furyoffive.com/https://impureconception.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-vitalityhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

1134. This week, we look at the poetic power of personification (the language quirk that gives human traits to nonhuman things) and why style guides advise against using it for AI. Then, we look at the different names for common sayings, defining a proverb and breaking down the four main types: maxim, adage, dictum, and truism.The personification segment was written by Karen Lunde, a longtime writer and editor turned web designer and marketing mentor. Solo service business owners come to her for websites where beautiful design meets authentic words that actually build connections. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.The proverbs segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing, editing, and leading grammar and proofreading workshops for more than thirty-five years. He founded TypoSuction.com, an independent editorial service, and is a member of Bay Area Editors' Forum. He also serves on the board of Professional Publishers Network. You can find him at LinkedIn.

An essential part of Tangle is engaging with readers — through live events, email exchanges, and now in social channels like Reddit and our new texting platform, Subtext. But something we've done since the beginning is answer a reader question in our main newsletter. Over time, we've gotten more questions than we can answer — but many of the questions that haven't made it into the daily newsletter or podcast are still worth answering. So we devote an occasional Friday edition to getting to the questions we didn't have the space to answer. A lot of these questions allow us to get into more detail and cover ground we might not cover in the daily newsletter, so we love the opportunity to dig in and go deep. Today, the whole Tangle editorial team is fielding your questions on topics ranging from abortion to immigration to our editorial standards. Enjoy!Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!our piece on Tylenol and autism You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Jon Lall.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1133. This week, crossword pro Natan Last talks about his book "Across the Universe." We look at the technical and cultural differences between American and British puzzle styles and the secrets that will surprise you about how clues are written and edited. We also look at "crosswordese," the long submission process for the “New York Times,” and the AI that won a human crossword tournament.Find Natan Last at Natanlast.com.Get the book, "Across the Universe."

 "The Ruptured Duck" (October 10, 1961) On the surface, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tells the story of a teen boy who falls in love with every girl except Zelda Gilroy, who pines for him hopelessly. All of this is complicated by the fact that the Sheila Keuhl, the actor who played Zelda was in real life a gay woman who ultimately lost out on getting her own spinoff because she didn't fit the idea for what a leading lady was in the early 1960s. But Keuhl got the last laugh IRL, and Zelda Gilroy's queer adjacent legacy lives on in Velma from Scooby-Doo. We have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode's art was designed by Ian O'Phelan. Sound cues for this podcast were composed by Meika Grimm.

1132. This week, in honor of Dictionary.com choosing "6-7" as its Word of the Year, we look at the origin of other number phrases: "23 skidoo" and "at sixes and sevens."

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means rides solo with the Subtext subscribers ranting about numerous topics surrounding Ohio State. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop reading into what people say to you.  Ask them for clarification Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support.Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please take a moment to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share http://www.petalsofsupport.comPlease consider being a Supporter of this podcast for $5/month https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/supportEmail me at:  petals.s@aol.comPetals of Support is a member of the Unfiltered Studios Networkhttps://www.unfpod.com

1130. This week, we look at words related to elections, and then I help you remember the difference between "home in" and "hone in" with a tip that includes a shocking historical tidbit about spiders.

The Green Goblin has officially declared himself the city's new big man of crime in the finale arc's first episode, and his first target is... Liz Allan's brother? We get into the new underworld structure in New York, how Miles Warren has managed to slot himself into Otto Octavius' previous role as Norman Osborn's personal monster-maker, and the rapid collapse of Mark Allan's life after seemingly getting himself back on track.We're watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 2, Episode 11: “Subtext”.Website⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠Part of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveContact us: @WallopingWebPod on ⁠Bluesky⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠Email: ⁠wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com⁠Theme song features: ⁠“Resonance (Cyan & Ladybot Remix)” by HOME⁠ | ⁠License (CC BY 3.0)⁠

1129. This week, we talk with Ben Zimmer about the linguistic detective work of antedating words — finding earlier usages than those published in dictionaries. We look at the surprising origins of "Ms.," "scallywag," and the baseball history of "jazz."Find Ben on his website: Benzimmer.comVietnam Graffiti Project at Texas Tech's Vietnam Center: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/graffiti/The interface for searching the text on the canvas bunk bottoms: https://vva.vietnam.ttu.edu/#graffitiSearchBen's post that includes the Daily Orange article where Helen Herman's claims she coined "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." March 10, 1931: https://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordroutes/tracking-down-the-roots-of-a-super-word/

1128. This week, in honor of Halloween, we look at “ghost words” and phrases, from “ghost runners” in baseball to “ghost forests” made by earthquakes. We also look at the difference between “between” and “among” for collective groups.Episodes mentioned in this episode: 734 - Ghost Words1056 - How to be a ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein

1126. This week, we look at words for fear and why "wherefore" doesn't mean what many people think it means.The false friends segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs websites for solo business owners who care about both words and visuals. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.

It's been a while since we've done a rants pod, and an Ohio State bye week seems like the perfect time for one. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means takes rants from the Subtext subscribers on a wide range of subjects, from Jeremiah Smith's usage, OSU's struggling run game and Brian Hartline as a playcaller. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

We solve another of the worlds growing problems with subtext subtitles, a bunch of Random Facts, Shit Quiz and Shitter Quiz too. Find our Patreon page HERE.Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation.Spark Podcast Network.Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown.Produced and Edited by Jason Geary.Music by THE Robbie Ellis. Check him out on Spotify here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acro principle" (one sound from a picture) and why the letter A was originally a consonant, not a vowel. Find Danny Bate on his website, Bluesky or on X. Get the book, "Why Q Needs U."Listen to Danny's podcast, "A Language I Love Is..."

1124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B).

A life-changing course with Paula Vogel, San Francisco, post-grad revelations, The Kilroys, joy, and loss on this episode of “The Subtext.”

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga respond to SubText subscriber questions in a Hey, Hoynsie edition of the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1122. This week, we look at two subtle but persistent differences between American and British English: why Americans say "math" and Brits say "maths," and why Americans are "in the hospital" while Brits are "in hospital." Then, we look at the historical meaning of the word "spendthrift" and introduce some wonderfully obsolete insults like "dingthrift" and "scrapethrift."The "maths" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dragonflyeditorial.com.The "spendthrift" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs websites for solo business owners who care about both words and visuals. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.

1121. This week, we talk with Jess Zafarris about her book “Useless Etymology.” We look at three ways she says etymology gives you superpowers. We also look at the origins of simple words and learn why “girl” didn't always mean a female child, the unexpected historical figures behind “fedora” and “sideburns,” and why the word “outrage” has nothing to do with “rage.”Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram

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1120. This week, we look at tricky uses of the word "epicenter" and how people feel about using it metaphorically. We also look at where the word “brother” came from and how it branched into “bro,” “boy,” and even “buddy.”The "brother" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com.

1119. This week, we talk with illustrator and cartoonist K. Woodman-Maynard about her new graphic novel adaptation of "Tuck Everlasting." We look at the creative process of adapting a beloved book, including how she uses visual storytelling to convey emotion and meaning with watercolor and panel design. We also look at her approach to condensing the original novel into a visual medium.K. Woodman Maynard on TikTokK. Woodman Maynard on InstagramK. Woodman Maynard on Substack

1118. This week, we look at the origins of idioms related to the word "dime," like "turn on a dime" and "get off the dime." We also look at a special kind of acronym that uses syllables, and how words like "Nabisco," "SoHo," and "HoCo" were formed.The "dime" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs websites for solo business owners who care about both words and visuals. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.The "Hoco" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. You can search for him by name on Facebook, or find him on his blog at literalminded.wordpress.com.

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation adding new requirements for H-1B visas, which grant temporary work authorization to noncitizens in specialty occupations. The new rules compel new applicants to pay $100,000 to apply for the visa (with exceptions granted by the secretary of Homeland Security) and directs the secretary of State to ensure compliance with the new regulations. The $100,000 fee will begin to apply at the start of the next H-1B lottery cycle in March 2026.A new opportunity to engage with us.Do you want to have a say in what we cover, ask questions to be answered in the newsletter, and get the inside scoop on Tangle events? This week, we're running a trial partnership with Subtext, a platform that will allow us to text readers directly with instant analysis, surveys, announcements, peeks behind the scenes and more. If you're interested in being part of our trial, text TANGLE to (850) 338-9163 or click here to sign up (it's free).Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of the H-1B system? Let us know.Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by Ari Weitzman and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1117. This week, we talk with Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, about the ways algorithms are changing the meaning of words. We look at how words like "preppy" have evolved and how social media is accelerating language change. We also look at how different cultures "shout" online without using capital letters, the linguistic connection between chairs and power, and other topics from his super popular videos.Adam Aleksic - The Etymology NerdAdam's book - "Algospeak"

1116. This week, we clarify the origins of the word "Schnauzer" and why it may mean "snout," "growler," or "mustache." Then, in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we look at the true origins of the word "scallywag," which, believe it or not, isn't from pirates but may be related to Shetland ponies. Then, we look at why we use both "used to" and "use to" and how they differ in questions and negatives.The "used to" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and who runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn.

1115. This week, we talk with Keith Houston about his book, "The Book." We look at how writing technology evolved from clay tablets and bamboo slips to papyrus and paper. He shares some surprising facts, including why books are rectangles, how museums try to deacidify books, and how printing was once political.Keith Houston - Shadycharacters.co.ukKeith's book - "Face with Tears of Joy"

1113. This week, we talk with linguist Lauren Gawne about her book "Gesture: A Slim Guide." We look at how different cultures gesture about abstract concepts like time and space, and how we unknowingly gesture from our left-to-right writing system. We also look at why pointing is often rude, how different cultures point in different ways, and whether animals gesture on their own.This episode was originally a bonus episode released in June for people who support the show, the Grammarpaloozians. If you'd like to support the show, and get ad-free podcasts and bonuses right away, visit quickanddirtytips.com/bonus for more information. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo

1112. This week, we look at why you can safely ignore Kurt Vonnegut's famous advice about ignoring semicolons. We also look at why taking punctuation advice from fiction writers may not be a good idea for business writing. Then, we look at how major life events, not age, change how you speak as you get older.  The age segment was by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com.

1111. This week, we look at the phrase "near miss" and why this seemingly illogical term actually makes sense. Then, in honor of National Dog Day, we look at how 16 different dog breeds got their names, including why a dachshund is a "badger dog," a poodle is a "puddle dog," and a mastiff is a "tame dog."The "near miss" segment was by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and who runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn.

Ohio State isn't going to win the national championship on Saturday, but a matchup with Texas can at least start to inform us of whether it's possible. Win or lose, OSU has a chance at least to flash what its ceiling might be by the time the College Football Playoff arrives. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means reaches out to the Subtext subscribers, asking what they want to see from their team in Week 1. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1110. This week, we talk with Jane Friedman, an expert on the business of being a writer. We look at how to build a strong email newsletter and why it's a critical tool for authors in today's publishing world. Jane shares her best tips for getting started, what to write about, and how to get new subscribers — offering advice that can help any writer create a platform that lasts.This episode was originally a bonus episode released in May for people who support the show, the Grammarpaloozians. If you'd like to support the show, and get ad-free podcasts and bonuses right away, visit quickanddirtytips.com/bonus for more information. Jane Friedman's website Jane's book, "The Business of Being a Writer"