74: Mailbag of Go

We're going deep into our Mailbag, and we're going to answer all your questions.

  • Why do we say "here you go" when we give something to someone?
  • Why can we reduce something to /sʌmʔ/?
  • The thing is is, there are two IS there. Why?
  • Some contractions seem to've appeared, and they look strange in writing. What other ones're out there?

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62: Language in Spaaaaace (with Hannah Little)

62: Language in Spaaaaace (with Hannah Little)

Yes, linguistics is all through the world of sci-fi, but science fiction has had a surprising impact on linguistic research as well. Dr Hannah Little is cataloguing the ways in a new book, and she joi...

22 Loka 20221h 47min

61: Together at Last

61: Together at Last

It's Ben, Hedvig, and Daniel all together in the same place for the first time. We're talking about the state of the show, the state of linguistics communication, and where we are after all these year...

8 Loka 20221h 15min

60: The Crossworld (with Hayley Gold)

60: The Crossworld (with Hayley Gold)

Language isn't just for communication — it's fun. For over a hundred years, crosswords have served as entertainment, and even been blamed for society's ills. Turns out crosswords are serious business....

13 Syys 20221h 49min

59: Mailbag of Ew

59: Mailbag of Ew

In which we get together for a chat, talk about stuff we like, and — oh, yeah — answers a few questions from our great listeners. Other languages have a word for late morning, before noon. Why doesn'...

30 Elo 20221h 13min

58: Expression Unleashed (with Thom Scott-Phillips and Joshua Blackburn)

58: Expression Unleashed (with Thom Scott-Phillips and Joshua Blackburn)

Today, we communicate. But once, we didn't. What had to happen in our brains to make communication possible? And why don't other animals do it like we do? We talk to Dr Thom Scott-Phillips about his n...

3 Elo 20221h 46min

57: Potluck (live, with friends)

57: Potluck (live, with friends)

Our friends, listeners, and patrons give us so many great stories, news, and words, so for this live episode, we're having them tell these language stories in their own words. Thanks to PharaohKatt, L...

27 Heinä 20221h 26min

56: Diego's Digest

56: Diego's Digest

Our listeners and patrons send in so many great ideas, stories, and words. For this episode, listener and prolific contributor Diego has put together an entire show for our edification. ASL may have ...

14 Heinä 20221h 5min

55: Rebel With a Clause (with Ellen Jovin)

55: Rebel With a Clause (with Ellen Jovin)

Everyone's favourite tabletop grammarian is back! It's Ellen Jovin, proprietor of the Grammar Table. She dispenses grammar advice around New York City and the world, and now she's written a book about...

29 Kesä 20221h 39min

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