Podcasts about wordplay

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

In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, friend of the show Michael Ananins steps into host as our regular host Iain Luke Jones takes centre stage to chat about his brand new book, The Pundamentals—a celebration of puns, wordplay, and the joy of clever comedy! Iain dives into the inspiration behind the book, exploring how his love of improv and years of playing with language shaped its creation. He shares some of his favourite pun games, discusses the art of crafting the perfect wordplay, and reveals how The Pundamentals isn't just about jokes—it's about creativity, spontaneity, and the way language connects us all. If you love a good pun (or even a bad one), this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of groan-worthy moments! It's time to sit back, relax and find out Iain's true story about writing The Pundamentals.

Summary: Words have power, and as PR pros and marketers, we know just how to wield them. But what happens when wordplay goes awry? Join Michelle Kane and Karen Swim in this enlightening and entertaining episode as they break down the dos and don'ts of clever messaging. Discover how the right wordplay can resonate with your audience, when it's best avoided, and how intention matters more than you might think. Key Takeaways: Wordplay as a Connection Tool: Learn how effective wordplay can draw in and unify your audience by balancing the familiar with a fresh twist. Intent Is Everything: Messaging should always prioritize kindness and respect, avoiding divisiveness or harm. The Fine Line Between Clever and Confusing: Not all wordplay lands well—find out how to avoid messaging that alienates or baffles your audience. In This Episode In this episode of That Solo Life, co-hosts Karen Swim and Michelle Kane chat about the use of wordplay in communication and marketing. They cover examples of effective wordplay, such as the Nike and Apple ads, as well as instances of problematic wordplay, like renaming the Gulf of Mexico or a steak cut. The discussion highlights include: Wordplay can be an effective communication tool when used strategically to engage the audience and build familiarity. However, wordplay should not be used as a "weapon" to divide audiences or make a political statement. Communicators should be mindful of the intent and potential impacts of their word choices, and aim to communicate in a spirit of kindness and unity. It's important for communicators to maintain credibility and avoid actions that could undermine trust. Resources/Links Mentioned: ‘Freedom never tasted so good': How Walter Jones helped rename french fries over the Iraq War - The Washington Post Why Wordplay Works in Communications - Wylie Communications  Why Wordplay Works: The Science of Puns in Business Communication - Copy That Communications Enjoyed the episode?  Please leave a review here - even a sentence helps. Share and tag us on social media (@SoloPRPro, @KarenSwim, @VoiceMattersLLC) and let us thank you personally!

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In this episode of Torah Chai-Lights, we discuss the confrontation that Moses had with Aaron at the incident of the golden calf.

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1052. What do “CDB” and “U11 2” have in common? They're both examples of gramograms! This week, I chat with writer Rob Meyerson and New Yorker cartoonist Dan Misdea about their book "AB@C," a fun collection of gramograms—letters, numbers, and symbols that form words when read aloud. We look at the history of this quirky wordplay and the artistic process behind the book's illustrations.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about Meta's fact-checking policy change, Max Belz reviews A Fistful of Dollars, a classic Spaghetti Western, and George Grant explains the complexity of marking the New Year on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.org

This episode originally aired in the spring of 2022. Liv speaks with returning guest Amy Pistone who specializing in Sophoclean tragedy. Amy shares some of the complexities hidden within the Trachiniae and they discuss Sophoclean prophecies (ie., the origin of Never Trust the Oracle). Follow Amy on Twitter. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet weighs in on the Madison school shooting, RFK Jr.'s pro-life promises, and a Supreme Court justice on Broadway, Collin Garbarino reviews Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 both geared toward families, and more music for Advent. Plus, George Grant considers paradoxes on Word Play, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new.And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.comKeep track of all the music featured this Advent season with our WORLD Radio Advent playlist on Spotify.