222 Dashes, Parentheses, and Commas

Lauren Shippen, the creator of one of my new favorite audio dramas, "The Bright Sessions," talks about turning a podcast into a novel and about going from working alone to working on multiple projects...

10 Okt 201930min

If you've ever wondered why "primer" is sometimes pronounced "primmer," this show is for you! We also talk about why you make words that end in Y plural in different ways.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how...

7 Okt 201910min

French authorities tried to keep English out of their language, but “tank,” “bulldozer,” and “jeep” got the ball rolling, and it kept going from there.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my Link...

3 Okt 201916min

A listener asked why Australians use the present perfect tense in a way you won't hear in British or American English. You'll often hear it in crime reports or on the radio. Also, we look at a slightl...

30 Sep 201914min

In honor of National Coffee Day, we talk about the origin of coffee and all its nicknames. Plus, I'll help you remember the difference between "smoky" and "smokey" with a little help from Smokey Bear....

26 Sep 201911min

If you've ever been nervous before interviewing someone, struggled to write a good lede, or just want to get some tips on handy tools for writers, this interview with Jonathan Small is for you.LINKS A...

23 Sep 201935min

Created on purpose and easy to learn, Esperanto will amaze you. Once you learn the origin of "fall," you'll look at trees in a whole new way.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Bona: http:/bona.com/grammar |Mastercla...

19 Sep 201911min

Learn from our fact checking tips that come from years of experience. Also, we answer a listener question about why we call something a "watershed moment."LINKS AND SPONSORS |Merrill Financial Advisor...

16 Sep 201911min