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“This is the best podcast on both the history of the English language and of the English themselves of all the ones I have listened to. The passion of the presenter for his subject is very obvious. Enjoying every minute of it!”
jawsknits via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/12/24
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“One of my favorite podcasts for several years. Excellent history of English language in the context of England’s political and literary history.”
SkepticalWV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Simply the best Historical podcast to which I have listened. Good enough that I have gone thru it, from beginning to current episode, twice .”
VeloKarl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“Such an interesting podcast. Kevin Stroud's voice and manner are also very soothing. Am just about to embark on the series for a second time!”Read full review »
silverbells2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/24
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“A comprehensive guide to understanding where the English language comes from.”
Kalamanalu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“My wife and I both love this podcast. Kevin Stroud is brilliant, diligent, kind, and—most important of all—has a pleasant, mellifluous voice.
Perfect for bedtime or if you wake up thinking too much aboit present problems. There’s something soothing and fascinating about the past, and the...”Read full review »
GSV-2525 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“It helped me get to sleep”
wombo is cursed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“I started at the beginning of this podcast, and it took me almost 2 years to get through the wonderfully in-depth and playfully elegant podcast by Kevin. I enjoyed the predictability of the episodes, and the depth with which he explores origins and related words.
By no means am I in English bus...”Read full review »
Bush Viking via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/22/24
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“As an archaeologist, I am interested in the earlier episodes, and I am familiar with most of the information Kevin Stroud covers in this monumental achievement. However, my knowledge tends to specialise in different areas and periods. Kevin Stroud weaves all the threads together in a most...”Read full review »
Archaeophile via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/24
“I am 6 episodes in and riveted. So comprehensive and engaging. The organization is wonderful.”
Loretta M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“I love this podcast. It is very informative.
My only complaint is the long periods between episodes.
I wish they could be published on a more frequent schedule.”
Convoy Commander via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“I never thought I would find a podcast about the history of the English language engrossing and fascinating. I am impatient for the new podcasts to start up again. I recommend this podcast to anyone who wonders why English has so many variations of spellings of words that sound the same. Also to...”Read full review »
dlp1963 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“I’ve been following this podcast for years.”
Blarenberghe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“This podcast is so amazing - Kevin presents the information so clearly and at a pace that allows you to absorb the details without getting lost or overwhelmed. Each episode seems to have a narrative that links political and cultural history to changes in the English language, influences from...”Read full review »
marjokar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
“I owe so much to this podcast. For nearly a decade it has been a reliable source of inspiration and curiosity to me. Exquisitely researched, every episode is well-paced and presented with a clear focus that deftly weaves through historical narrative and linguistic history- often unearthing...”Read full review »
Maluhfaluff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/23
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“I enjoyed this episode for many reasons. Especially clear and valuable is the step by step explanation of this traditional meter. I learned a great deal. Thank you for such clarity in presenting this information.”
Cenizo99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“I don’t normally write reviews but in this case I feel I just need to share. Brilliantly written and has truly educated and entertained me.”
Rob ashmore via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/20/23
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“I love this podcast because it combines history and language in an easy to understand and informative way. I’ve read several books on the history of English, yet I’ve probably learned more from this podcast about the connections to the other languages such as Old Norse and Norman French.”
lajozie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“I am totally enjoying both the clear explanations and thorough depth of these podcasts. I particularly appreciate how they go back into the Indo-European origins of the language. I just hope they will consider the international uses of English in the 21st century and the many pidgin-creole...”Read full review »
Bilas Peles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“I didn’t think the history of the English language was a subject that would catch my attention for more than fifteen minutes, but this became my favorite podcast.
For anyone that’s ever felt like English is just three languages in a trenchcoat trying to sneak into an R rated movie: you don’t...”Read full review »
Rob__V via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
“I’m such a fan of this podcast! I’m amazed by how much time and effort must have gone into it. So interesting and artfully presented. If you’re into language and history you’ll be as hooked on this one as I am.”
LisaMarieUS via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/29/23
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“I’ve listened to almost all the episodes. Some were jaw dropping like the indo European language theories and the great vowel shift. I’ve learned so much about English and history here! Really great host and I’m enormously thankful this podcast is not interrupted by commercials (I also support on...”Read full review »
Phoenixgrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“This is my favorite podcast and I am constantly recommending it to others. I am so grateful to Kevin for the diligent work he puts in. I listen to old episodes most nights to fall asleep; it’s calming to me not because it’s boring, but because the details are so intricate that I can focus on the...”Read full review »
CESiebert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
“I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast. Great episodes that I always enjoy!”
Spunkybart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“An interesting podcast on the history of the English language starting from its earliest origins to what it has become today. I was initially put off by the American presenter simply because I was expecting a British accent, but I quickly overcame my prejudices and now consider this to be one of...”Read full review »
Zedkay27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/23
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“I have been looking for anything interesting about the history of English and it was a pleasant surprise to find such a detailed podcast series here. It’s a great work and now I could link better English and German. Thank you❤️🔥”
ksunory via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
10/10/23
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“Probably my all time favourite podcast. So beautifully constructed, thoughtful and intelligent. The pace is perfect and the warm gentle voice is one to fall in love with. And did I mention fascinating… ?”
listens at night via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/28/23
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“Thank you for this terrific podcast and for still going over many episodes and not being discouraged by the many variously informed who aren’t doing a great podcast themselves”
Egalata via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/24/23
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“I never knew the English language could be so interesting. I have loved this podcast for years. Wonderful.”
Rodeo90210 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
09/09/23
“History of English sometimes has been wandering off topic in recent episodes. E.g., who needs another rehash of Shakespeare's life: stick to his distinctive and innovative use of the language.
This podcast is excellent on the Old English and Middle English periods as well as such topics as...”Read full review »
Sadjah Djarew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“My nephew, a philologist, recommended this because I enjoy history. It is a great additional perspective on the past! Without any linguistic background, I am still finding the episodes interesting and easy to understand. What are Homo sapiens without language after all? And, I am thrilled to...”Read full review »
deejr58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/06/23
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“I really have enjoyed learning about the history of English and “why English is the way it is.””
a creature in the pit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“Thank you for the work that you put into this podcast 🙏”
Bldsfgghh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“I wish i knew some of this history when i was learning to spell.”
Tangled garden via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/03/23
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“SO AMAZING”
stupid sloppy student via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/23
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“I so admire the incredible amount of hard work and effort put into this podcast. As a person who works with words all day long, this show is right up my alley, and I have thoroughly enjoyed binging it, learning so many new connections along the way. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do, and keep it...”Read full review »
Kaitlyn Bankson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. I’m approaching the Norman conquest in 1066. It’s very well written, and the presenter is great. He does a great job explaining complexity by going slow, with loads of detail, and telling the history alongside the language changes.”
Sitting on the beach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/23
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“As a first grade teacher, a large part of instruction centers around phonemic and alphabetic knowledge. What a gift is has been to not just present to the children the different sounds associated with a written letter, but to be able to explain WHY there are various sounds. The History of English...”Read full review »
nayster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“Brilliant combo of linguistics and history. And Kevin has a lovely, comfortable style which I can listen to for hours. His podcast makes a great bedtime story.”
Heynonny via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/23
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“I started listening to this when he was on episode 112. I binged until I caught up and have been excited for the new ones ever since! This show has opened my mind. The concept of language families was brand new to me but now I have read more books on linguistics and listened to many history...”Read full review »
Lizz Davis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“I am enjoying these very much. From linguistics, philology and loan words to grammar there is always something new. Great stuff.”
JCatIRL via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/03/23
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“I grew up listening to rap music and skateboarding in Florida. I've been fortunate to have a lot of rad experiences in life and learn a lot. But at some point I started having a real hard time finding interesting sources of useful information that could also excite me. The more you learn the...”Read full review »
Spark Kent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“As an English student and a lover of literature- - thank you!”
JunkyMonkey91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
06/15/23
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“I have had this on my “To Listen” list for a while but didn’t get around to it until now and I regret not starting sooner. At least a have a zillion eps to binge now.”
Marissa C R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/23
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“following for a long time. saved an episode just now, the present week’s. i owe the comment, i brim with gratitude! small questions answered, intuiting through the formulas of language and contexts. on par with a university course, not splashy but a tranquil pleasure. settle into the cadence of...”Read full review »
cold_comfort via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/01/23
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“If you speak English, you need to hear this podcast.”
bienvenunet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“I was lucky enough to binge tons of episodes and did not have to wait for new ones for months. That time has passed and i look forward to every new episode. Thank you.”
Qwertysump via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“I’ve always been impressed with this podcast. The host is very knowledgeable, bringing together lines of evidence across linguistics, history, and anthropology to weave a coherent story about language. I’m interested in PIE linguistics and always learn something new.
Thanks!”
OskiBearHomie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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