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Something Rhymes with Purple
Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast.
We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: [email protected]
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4.8 stars from 3,341 ratings
Giles doesn’t like the woke
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“When you do a podcast, what you do in other spheres influences people’s views of you. Giles being up in arms about the “wokery” of using the word chest feeding on This Morning means I will not be listening again. What a load of rubbish.”
Hannah 2704 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/24
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“Although often wonderful, this show occasionally reveals insights into the beliefs of the podcasters which are so rigid, that it genuinely makes them very unpleasant to listen to.”
Qmoq via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/24
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“Mr. Giles...shhhhh! Stop interrupting Ms. Dent! Just stop!”
PedroDexter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
Recent Episodes
*Cough cough*... This week Susie and Gyles explore the language of diseases. From Cholera to Mumps, and Malaria to Influenza, they have you covered.
Also, we reveal the WINNERS of our 'To Dent' and 'To Brandreth' competition!
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Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
This week, Susie and Gyles unravel the intricate history of dictionaries, those indispensable guides that serve as gateways to language. From ancient lexicons to modern compendiums, we explore how dictionaries have shaped our understanding of words and the world around us. And Gyles lets us know...
Published 04/16/24
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