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“Not only is this podcast a personal fav, I also force my classes of high school students to listen to various episodes thanks to the trio’s clean and humorous approach to podcasting. High level epistemologies are broken down clearly and widespread misnomers are clarified through a laugh-along...”Read full review »
Pyzema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Seriously, I love this podcast. And you’re so much fun!”
Jolmon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“This show is fabulous. Lots of fun spelling, definition and vocabulary tips and they don’t take themselves to seriously! Sometimes I am laughing out loud in my car. Thanks so much to the creators!”
P-Tam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“That’s what this podcast is! If you’re not sure, it’s a word, I’m sure Kathy and Ross will tell us.
Listening to Cathy, Ross, and Fletcher discuss the craziness of the English language is just laugh out loud funny. Give it a whirl!”
airedale mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“This podcast is so much fun and so informative! I enjoy the discussions and the relationship between the hosts. They educate and keep it real at the same time. Thanks, and please keep ‘em coming!”
Peg4!!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/23
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idolistentopaula via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/22
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“This podcast is splendidly written, read, researched and put together. Fletcher, Kathy, and Ross have extremely pleasant voices and one never minds hearing them chatter. Reminds me of the best of classic radio (including, of course, Car Talk). Keep doing this and hurray for public radio in the...”Read full review »
nilofer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/22
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“Nothing makes me smile like this show, recently. The hosts have fantastic chemistry and their passion for language is contagious. Their approach is inclusive, utilitarian, and curious. No pedants here! I’m now describing it as the Car Talk for language lovers. It’s just DELIGHTFUL. If only it...”Read full review »
missmushkila via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/22
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“My career in communications & marketing made me sensitive to clear, concise language use. YSIW is both informative and entertaining and I especially love listening to Kathy laugh!”
cplankbikes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“I prefer entertainment that also informs, and this podcast does both very well!”
smith8273 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/22
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“You’re Saying It Wrong is a lighthearted conversation about all the fussy details of everyday language. Siblings Ross and Kathryn word-nerd, and Fletcher, the host, cannot stop laughing about all the contradictions of how Americans speak English. Cognates, etymologies, confusions, and pop-quizzes...”Read full review »
GermanyGirlPNW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/21
“These guys aren’t the worst, but they’re also not the best. Occasionally thoughtful and insightful, but at other times not always as well informed as they could be - sometimes they come across as self-appointed experts bloviating about pet peeves and basing their conclusions on their gut feelings...”Read full review »
bklne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/21
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“I teach English to foreign students and I have learned two others (well…learned them about 30 years ago but can still function in both, but I think my Japanese is better than my French). I have long loved studying language, etymology, how words came into English and changed over time. So far, I’m...”Read full review »
personal information via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/07/21
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“When the news and life in general gets you down, these folks well pick you up. Light, easy, and so fun. They seem a bit pretentious, but they poke fun at themselves constantly and really don’t seem to take themselves too seriously. I love it”
NicknameInCollege via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/21
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“This is informative and fun. I listen to it with my ten year old, who also enjoys it a great deal.”
SaoirseBrooklyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/21
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“I always learn something and enjoy these podcasts. They feed my word lust.”
KanPodFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/20
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“Keep it up!”
Jacko0309 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/20
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“And Fletcher, Ross, and Kathy are little post-apocalyptic robots trying to clean it up for all of us.”
joshballs87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/19
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“Enlightening, entertaining, enjoyable -- and sometimes even provocative. But never judgmental. So many things to learn about and the host and the brother and sister team all add to the mix. Just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work!”
Sleepless in Canandaigua via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/19
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“Wonderful pod for the grammar nerds and nazis out there - and for anyone with an interest in etymology and the history of language.”
AV1453 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/05/19
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“I love this podcast and always listen as soon as a new one becomes available.”
Pickywithgames via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/19
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“If you love languages and pronunciation this is the podcast for you! It is so interesting to learn how some words are pronounced and which language influenced the pronunciation. I learn something new with each podcast.”
lklamm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/19
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“Some episodes, I shake my head, thinking, "How could anyone think it's pronounced like that?" Other episodes, I'm shocked to learn that I've been saying it wrong!”Read full review »
RachelSews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/19
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“Great podcast, sounds professional and yet they sound like they’re having fun.”
Notheotherone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/19
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“This podcast is entertaining and educational. It will fill you full of knowledge you can throw around the water cooler.”
Goat Tread via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/19
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“This podcast is a pure delight for those of us who geek out over language. The hosts are delightful and easy to listen to. It will make you laugh and learn. What more can you ask for?”
Kucorrinne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/19
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“Just found your podcast, absolutely adore it, making my kids listen to it with me (all the back episodes too)”
Tyrant Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/19
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“If you enjoy the erudite (and want to feel confident in your use of words), try this podcast. I always learn something new and interesting. The vibe is friendly and not “know-it-all”.”
fgjfsbnxv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/19
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“I feel so isolated in my grammatical pedantry! So glad there are others who are fascinated with the English language and its rules and idiosyncrasies.
Thanks for your program.”
Su Light via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/10/19
“The podcast is quick and funny and the brother and sister team bring personality to the material. Even with its title, there is very little wrong or judgmental in how they view people's use of language - it's more of a delightful quick jaunt through history or sociology. I loved the...”Read full review »
SeaSea71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/19
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“Interesting and entertaining dive into the English language.”
dsm25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/19
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“I don’t know what an infinitive is, but to boldly split them is what I will do.
What a fun show for English nerds! I’d rather listen to this than Kojo or Diane.”
phaserbreakfast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/19
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“I am in the middle of the first episode and I’m already hooked! I am loving this!”
[waj nɑt] via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/16/18
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“Was truly impressed with the humor and knowledge in this inaugural broadcast. Nice conversation and just the right length. This Fletcher guy is a rising star!”
St. Teddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/18
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“Highly entertaining. Promises to be useful, especially on rare occasions. Loved it.”
nothingworkshere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/18
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“Loved this so much. The laughter of the brother and sister is infectious. And the host is fantastic! I look forward to future episodes! Subscribed.”
Beth Golay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/18
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“but it turns out i was.
very entertaining and informative podcast. i’m greatly looking forward to more!”
MZBgrgg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/18
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“If you love learning about the language we use this show is for you.”
TorinRodd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/18
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