Podcasts about wordplay

On Culture Friday, the Supreme Court decision on medical protection for children; a review of Pixar's latest animated project Elio; and noteworthy mistakes through history on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and Cono, Iowa. Camp and year-round retreat registrations at ridgehaven.orgFrom The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from the MIssion Focused Men for Christ podcast. This month: fathers helping sons embrace biblical manhood. Mission Focused Men for Christ on all podcast apps.

The comedy routine, centering around baseball, was made famous by comedy duo Abbott and Costello, and has been described as a landmark in the history of comedy. 

Episode #184 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast begins with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, hope you're feeling playful, because today's theme round is all about Wordplay Trivia!Round OneThe game starts with a Words Trivia question about a botanical term often used to describe a type of person at a social gathering.Next, we have a States Trivia question about the inaugural class of a U.S. state's Hall of Fame.The first round concludes with a Restaurants Trivia question that asks the Team to identify the pizza chain that chose its name because its sign had room for 8 letters.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Restaurants Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoAre you ready for a game within a game? For today's theme, we've got a whole round of Wordplay Trivia!The second round begins with a Wordplay Trivia question about a type of clock that can be transformed into a type of comparison by adding a letter.Next, we have a Wordplay Trivia question that involves a type of wordplay known as a spoonerism.Round Two concludes with a Wordplay Trivia question that asks the Team to name a shape that can be spelled with the postal abbreviation of two neighboring U.S. states.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Shakespeare. Just remember, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."For today's Final, the Trivia Team is given four Shakespeare quotes and asked to name the play from which each is taken.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

Phonte Coleman is best known as a founding member of hip-hop group Little Brother, and as one of the co‑hosts of the podcast Questlove Supreme with Questlove. In the late 90s, Phonte met Thomas “Big Pooh” Jones and Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit and they started making music together as the hip-hop collective, Justus League and released their first album The Listening in 2003. They changed their name to Little Brother and signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and released The Minstrel Show in 2005. They left Atlantic not long after and then released Getback in 2007 and Leftback in 2010, but then disbanded. Phonte and Big Pooh reunited in 2018 at the Art of Cool Festival and started working on the album May the Lord Watch which came out the following year. There's a documentary called May the Lord Watch you can find online that tells their story, from founding to breakup to reunion. Their final tour which is underway now.Phonte is also co-founder of the Grammy-nominated group The Foreign Exchange with Dutch producer Nicolay. They've put out six studio albums and several singles. SONG 1: “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins from the 1972 album of the same name. https://youtu.be/vCByeJsq65M?si=e6yfkujwMOUfo5izSONG 2: “Word Play” by A Tribe Called Quest off their 1996 album Beats, Rhymes and Life.https://youtu.be/LfWtkay3lEo?si=VnnVZE9s5eCZEx-pSONG 3: Natalie Cole's “La Costa” released in 1977 on her album Thankful.https://youtu.be/E1ckb_LDGnA?si=gqZpULJymfyKuCru

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- Bobbie (listener) + Antoine

- Matt (listener) + Monica

- Julie (listener) + Monica

- Kelly (listener) + Monica

It's that special time, where Erika and Paul dive into an 80s comedy! This week, they're talking about the Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase vehicle Spies Like Us…and you might think you can guess how they'll feel about it, but this is a film that defies (some) expectations. For instance, if you were expecting it NOT to have a Bob Hope cameo…you would be wrong!You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)!SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!THAT AGED WELL MERCH!Wanna rate and review? HERE YOU GO!Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika VillalbaProducer & Editor: Paul Caiola

- Austin (listener) + Monica

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about intentional confusion; Arsenio Orteza reviews two surprising musical turns; and on Word Play, George Grant illustrates the difficulty of learning English. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from I Witness, an immersive audio drama exploring stories of faith and transformation. On podcast apps or at iwitnesspod.comFrom The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from Asbury University, where summer for teens can be an epic adventure. asbury.edu/camps

- Alicia (listener) + Monica

- Erin is playing for a couple of gift cards

- Abby's daughter makes a cameo, too!

- Can they match?

- What's better than Taco Tuesday...Taco Monday AND Tuesday!

- Playing for tickets to the Salem Red Sox

George Bilgere is the master of poetry combining humor and tragedy. He's producer of radio show "WORDPLAY" and author of daily newsletter "POETRY TOWN."

If the Rockets lose, would you consider this season a success? Figgy's Mixtape: Overrated Rock Bands from the 80s & 90s, rebranded words & more.

- Can the speed demon win today?

- Can the team of M&M win the Salem Red Sox tickets?

- Is Monica psychic?

- Can Monica guess a random fact about Shannon?

Today's slow drag is with “Uncomplicated” from “Blood & Chocolate,” released in 1986. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello's birth name. . . . Show Notes: Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson, MA,MFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_drag_remedy/ Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/slowdragwithremedy.com Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.com   “Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, Podcasts” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Podcasts Transcription: https://slowdragwithremedy.weebly.com Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag Slow Drag with Remedy on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f521a34-2ed9-4bd4-a936-1ad107969046/slow-drag-with-remedy-an-elvis-costello-appreciation   References:   Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, “Uncomplicated” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Uncomplicated   “Uncomplicated” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91_uGPR9_o A bit more about prosody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DUCCSepMbs Heart Murmur: https://www.vulture.com/article/elvis-costello-profile.html Clever Hans: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Clever-Hans The difference between opposition and contradiction: https://jordantimes.com/opinion/ahmad-y-majdoubeh/opposition-vs-contradiction#:~:text=Opposition%20is%20both%20natural%20and,to%20countless%20damages%20and%20crises. Purchase “The Most Terrible Time in My Life…Ends Thursday” Listen to the audiobook of “The Most Terrible Time in My Life…Ends Thursday” for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq7n1pN8D1Y

- Monica has to guess his occupation first

- Someone on the show is negative towards Lynchburg...

- Another fun game

- The game got pretty close towards the end...

- Trying to send Emily to Tacorita fest!

- This one comes down to the wire..

- Monica shares some new information with everyone

- Will Monica ruin Scarlett's smile?

- Heidi is really excited!

- Chris finally gets to play!

On Culture Friday, Andrew Walker discusses the church's lack of leadership, Arsenio Orteza highlights two legendary vocalists, and on Word Play George Grant remembers the dictionary that set the standard. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where 100% of pre-PT students are accepted into Physical Therapy school. Dordt.edu.From Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.orgAnd from the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today's culture. colsonfellows.org/world

- Amanda is playing for tickets to the Railyard Dawgs

- Is this an inside job by Monica??

- Is this why listeners don't pick Antoine often?

- Did Antoine say "that made my booty tight..."?

- Monica is playing for Keesha's daughter

- Monica is offered $1,000 if she matches a particular answer

- What word does Danielle use to describe Monica?

- Will Rachel win the tickets to Cocomelon?

- Jennie needs Monica's help!

- Will she win tix to the Railyard Dawgs?

- Can Monica help Kim win today?

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet gives updates on BLM, SBC, and the DOE; Collin Garbarino reviews The Day the Earth Blew Up; and on Word Play, George Grant considers mixed metaphors. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from…When we pick up our Bibles, if we're honest, sometimes we lose the thread, especially with some of the strange happenings in Genesis. In From Eden to Egypt, Alex Duke gives everyday Christians accessible insight of these wonderful stories so that they'll see how these seemingly obscure stories connect to Jesus and to our lives. For a chapter preview with pre-order, visit FromEdenToEgyptBook.com.Located in Central Florida, Reformation Bible College seeks to equip students in the knowledge of God and His holiness, that they may glorify and enjoy Him in any career they enter. Established by Dr. R.C. Sproul, RBC's curriculum equips students to know, serve, and worship God in all of life. See what life is like on campus during Spring Preview Day on April 9, 2025. Register at ReformationBibleCollege.org/preview.Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet considers the drift in Christian institutions and AI's moral risks; Collin Garbarino reviews two recent sequels; and George Grant on today's buzzwords. Plus, processing Valentine flowers and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com