A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org. In the US... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 972 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationLanguage Learning | |||
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I always look forward to each new show. It’s fun to listen to with an early morning cup of coffee. Thank you Grant and Martha!
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United States24 days ago - Lifts my mood
With so much going on, this show helps calm my spirit and lifts my mood.
Apple Podcasts5JackfruitYardieUnited Statesa month ago - Loved it !
I had the pleasure of serving Martha at my restaurant tonight! Martha and Martha’s partner were so amazing! They let me know about this show, so I listened, fittingly, to the ‘Cocktail’ episode after work. I loved it! Can’t wait to listen to more.
Apple Podcasts5MonkeyfriedchickenUnited States5 months ago - Dynamic Duo
Silver tongue and quick on their feet.
Apple Podcasts5dwchandlUnited States9 months ago - Love this show!
I stumbled upon this show one weekend while I was listening to NPR and now I’m hooked. I have always been a fan of languages, but I’ve honestly never thought about linguistics as much, or the history behind it. This is a truly fascinating and fun show. I especially enjoy listeners calling in with their stories of different expressions. I’ve learned so much from this show in the past few months. Thank you!
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A lively, listener-driven show about language, word origins, slang, and dialects, featuring caller anecdotes and expert insights. Hosts guide conversations through etymologies, regional expressions, and historical quirks, often weaving in quizzes and book references. Notable for its warm banter, crowdsourced linguistic data from everyday speakers, and a playful yet rigorous approach to language history and usage across North America and beyond.
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