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“The host are incredibly friendly, and so incredibly enthusiastic about words! Each episode has a few little offerings of different new stories, or book releases, or something pertaining to the world of words, and then most of the rest of the show is responding to calls or emails either about word...”Read full review »
Mehitchcock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“I was lucky enough to stumble upon this show on my FM radio dial during the pandemic, and now look forward to listening every Sunday. A Way With Words is the perfect companion for your weekend chores or adventures, and you might even learn a thing or two!”
Joe The Butcher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“Listening to a way with words makes me laugh with fascination. Wonderful show! Entertaining and curious inspiring.”
emwatz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/24
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“What I like about this podcast is it goes into the enthusiasm of learning about the meaning or different language means of English words, English phrases and their history but also to understand how certain words that you think mean the same thing may actually have different meanings and how...”Read full review »
grantast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“The listener Cody looking for one word for drink when inviting people to food and drink.
Libation/ Libations
Can it be used to Libate ?”
Rangies09 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/23
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“Very entertaining and a fantastic personalities of the hosts.
Fun to listen and learn the essential and the esoteric.
It’s only once a week so MAGA illiterate listeners have no pressure to lean something new. Nothing here for Fascist MAGA republicans.”
Zed_55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“Learn all about why we say or spell things the way we do. All sorts of idiomatic expressions and regional differences. Hosts are knowledgeable and funny and kind. Love the word quizzes/puzzles in the middle. Linguistics made fun.”
mlkglo via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/05/23
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“Interesting podcast but how it exists in a world of the internet and Google is baffling. Every listener submission could be answered with a 30 second google search.”
Destroyer76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“My first love of the show came from NPR, but these days I mostly listen to podcasts and had gotten away from the radio version. I heard Grant and Martha on a food broadcast and was reminded of how great they are, so one quick search and they’re back in my world! Such a fun, unique, smart way to...”Read full review »
LynnaLeigh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“Don’t want to miss a single episode. Always thought-provoking ideas about our language.”
Rex Stout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/22
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“We listen to this every time we take a trip. It is so interesting, before we know it we are at our destination - smarter than when we started.”
TSL Sr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/22
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“This podcast is more fun and interesting than it might sound. Not only are they stunningly knowledgeable,they have elegant, almost old-fashioned, manners. No word or phrase is too trivial for them to obsess over. As a fellow word junkie I appreciate the thrill of tracking down every obscure...”Read full review »
bws7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/21
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“Something for all ages and backgrounds.”
WoodfordSki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/21
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“Martha and Grant, I hope you never stop!”
HelenAtChateau via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/21
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“What an oddly fun and funny and easygoing podcast. The hosts are superb. A joy to listen to. And they are brimming with joy when engaging with the callers, each and every one of whom comes with a funky turn of phrase and compelling personal story.
Glad I found this show!”
domingopaes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/21
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“Long before podcasts were a “thing”, this radio show made my little word-nerd’s heart sing! As the daughter of a schoolteacher, to being a bartender in college (listening to them break down the meanings behind 86’d and cocktail) to the history of the “bread and butter”, you’ve been with me...”Read full review »
decidedlyclare via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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“Over the past year or so, A Way With Words has been a port in a storm. The cheerful hosts and their unique fan base share a passion for language that transcends politics and all the rest. Such a pleasure!”
Maire 2003 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/21
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“I’ve leaned so
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Donald 2014 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/21
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“You are both amazing. This is my favorite podcast program!!!”
LastTry21345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/21
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“Grant & Martha are brilliant in their ability to find word and phrase origins and provide explanations that are clear and accurate while also being entertaining.
I really appreciate the way they embrace all dialects as worthy and correct variants of formal language.
I save up episodes to...”Read full review »
Doglover131 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/21
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“My local NPR station doesn’t play A Way With Words, so I was very happy to find the podcast! Although the catalogue doesn’t go as far back as I’d like, I was just happy to get as many episodes as are up. I love hearing the family sayings and just learning about language.”
Luna669 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/21
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“Etymology, and language in general, has always fascinated me! I love to hear Martha & John break things down (or build them up) with their enthusiasm and well researched responses.”
JaymieLynne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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“glad i found this podcast. not on the air in minnesota! (dummkopfs!)”
g159h246 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/21
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“Always learn something new 🤓”
Apple ID 548488 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/21
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“I listen to this every night and it definitely helps me sleep!! I like the humor of Martha and grant, and the callers! Very entertaining, me and my mom love it and would like to call one day.”
pwenny aka penny UwU via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
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“A Way with Words is a great way to end a stressful day by being entertained and taught simultaneously.”
Teachlynns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/20
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“I love this show but I always notice that the callers and hosts seem to frequently have awkward ends to their phone call conversations. It has become something that sticks out to me. It doesn’t diminish the value- just seems to be something that could be improved. Love the show.”
dartdean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/20
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“C’est passionnant mais il faut déjà avoir un anglais oral solide. Des auditeurs téléphonent pour indiquer une expression utilisée e.g. par leur grand-mère, qui va être décortiquée par les intervenants et sur laquelle ils vont rebondir. Pas des mots faciles à replacer dans une conversation mais ...”Read full review »
Dhrou via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
12/20/20
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“I do thoroughly enjoy your show and your unique reporting style on the quirkiness of the English Language. Please continue to delight and enlighten us with new vocabulary.”
Psblueskies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/20
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“Love this show!!!”
KingsGuy08472 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/20
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“Mama Mia this is really good :)))))))))))))))))”
cpoopi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/20
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“The enthusiasm the hosts of this show display for all facets of language never fails to delight me. Their knowledge of the dialects and idioms used by communities all over the world is always fantastic to hear. I find it particularly encouraging to hear them be so inclusive and accepting of queer...”Read full review »
Vanzetti Books via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/30/20
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“This is a great show! I learn such interesting things about English and how we use it. Grant and Martha have most answers on the tips of their tongues and they find the others with some adept taps of their fingers.
We have lots of quirky words and expressions in English and I get continuing...”Read full review »
all do DL cm via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/22/20
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“This podcast has made me start thinking harder about whatever comes out of my mouth and fingertips as I type this out. It’s sort of a similar thing when you learn a math concept and suddenly all situations presented turn into some sort of complex equation. However, in this case, it’s become a...”Read full review »
youwouldntlikemewhenimangry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/20
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“I think grant and Martha are very good people, I can’t even imagine how great it would be to be friends with the nicest linguists ever😁🤗
It’s also very cool to hear about all these old family sayings from all around the world 🤗😁🤩👍”
mmmmmmmmkkkohgvvjvnfgbbh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/20
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“Pleasant interplay between the hosts and callers, fascinating dives into slang, family sayings and history.”
San AntonioTx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/20
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“I love listening to these two! They share so many interesting tidbits concerning “sayings” I have heard all of my life but had no idea what the origin was. If you have something you have heard from your parents or grandparents and want to know more about you can call Grant and Martha and ask!”
LindaTH101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/20
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“I mostly listen because of the great LGBTQ propaganda. This is probable not a selling point for the small minded and fearful, so the show is not really for everyone.
And they also have some fascinating discussions on the etymology of words and phrases.”
shock_guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/20
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“I have listened to almost all the podcast episodes. My only complaint is the insertion of LGBTQ propaganda on occasion. That keeps me from sharing it with others.”
sparkygator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/20
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“So one day in the car my mom forced me to listen to this and I LOVE it I love listening to this stuff at night is so amazing!!”
Everett the composer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/20
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“Hosts have a good dynamic and friendly. Never thought that etymology could be so entertaining.”
Reverend Doctor Hubbard via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/07/20
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“I love listening to this podcast, it feels very much like the radio of earlier times. I would love to hear you discuss the current usage of personal pronouns, with some historical context. I understand that there have been many changes of pronoun usage in English.
Thank you!”
PlayNYCjuly15now via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/20
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“This program has taken a generous upturn recently in its approach to life and language. A graduated approach to appreciation—so well done! Thanks so much to Martha and Grant in making it so!”
Wintergear via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/03/20
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“This podcast is a great balance of interesting and relaxing, lovely to listen to at night. You learn a lot about language from engaging hosts.”
cravated via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/25/20
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“This show is delightful and very accessible. They don’t make value judgements on language and praise regional and cultural variability.
I was really surprised when reading negative reviews. I feel like anyone who doesn’t like this show at least a little bit probably doesn’t find any joy in...”Read full review »
Sfzmp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/20
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“I finally had to jump through the hoops to set up a i-tunes account *shudder* so I can thank A Way with Words in this small way. It's such a fun podcast and a great way to learn fascinating things about this language I've been speaking for decades. This is one of the dozen podcasts that...”Read full review »
Antonkp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/20
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“If you want to know origins of cutesy words or regional phrases, here’s the show for you.
If they bore you to tears, (and that phrase annoys you), listen to Lexicon Valley with John McWhorter. He’s wickedly intelligent, and actually addresses the sh I t t y, gritty reality of language.”
Beccaaz746 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/20
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