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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. lexiconvalley.substack.com
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4.8 stars from 606 ratings
Great pod
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“Excellent, informative podcast, and McWhorter is great... only thing is that he appears to be losing interest in this, as the time between pods has steadily increased over the last year or so..”
DareBoBear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
McWhorter pounder with Cheeeeese!
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“John McW is the king of ling! He is the Rex of the Lex! You need to getmo of the etmyo with the GOAT, yo! Of linguistics podcasts!”
jjiusbbbdhag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
Words, words, words
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“Much better than swords, swords, swords, no? As I read on a street sign a couple of decades ago: Put the gun down. Articulate.”
pataphysician via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
Recent Episodes
It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com
Published 10/15/24
As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
Published 09/09/24
Published 09/09/24
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