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Butter No Parsnips

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Every week on Butter No Parsnips, your hosts Emily Moyers and Kyle Imperatore take you on an adventure through the weird, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes wicked history of one wayside word. Strange characters, delightful bits, and general joyousness abound, join them as they test each other's etymological expertise!

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This week, Kyle and Emily talk with linguist Daniel W. Hieber, Ph.D. (@linguisticdiscovery) about typology, his work with the Chitimacha tribe, and what it takes to revitalize a language. And as you might imagine, it takes a lot.

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Recent Guests

Kith Mangless
Guest, described as a wizard-like figure integral to the Lexiconicon lore
Episode: 202. Hiatus: More Than One Kind of Break
Danny Hieber
Linguist and science communicator
Linguistic Discovery / Chitimacha language revitalization
Episode: 201. Language Revitalization: How Linguists Revive Lost Languages with Danny Hieber
Sarah Kaufman
Pulitzer Prize-winning dance critic and author
Episode: 193. Verb Your Enthusiasm: Master the Art of the Verb with Sarah L. Kaufman
Valerie Fridland
Sociolinguist and author of Why We Talk Funny
University/Author (book: Why We Talk Funny)
Episode: 191. Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents with Valerie Fridland
Kara Raynoha
Founder of worm.so
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Episode: 184. Worm.so: Where Readers Burrow Deep
Seth Glicksman
A local wizard and guest commentator
Episode: 174. Uchronia
Joshua Blackburn
Author and creator of language-related games and books
Episode: 168. Lexipedia with Joshua Blackburn
Barry Duncan
Master Palindromist
Episode: 167. Palindrome with Barry Duncan
Jess Zafarris
Author and etymologist
Author of 'Useless Etymology' and host of 'Words Unraveled'
Episode: 160. Useless Etymology with Jess Zafarris

Hosts

Emily Moyers
Host of Butter No Parsnips; engages in topic introduction, etymology, and discussion with co-hosts
Kyle Imperatore
Co-host actively discussing etymologies and trivia; discusses topics, pop culture references, and word histories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Wonderful!

    I’m so glad I came across this podcast. It’s fun and interesting and wordy in the best way. I wouldn’t miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @loveslit
    United States9 months ago
  • Fun(tastic) podcast

    I’m quite late to the game but have been binging this podcast the last two weeks. It’s such a funny and interesting deep dive into words! Each episode explores a single word’s meaning and history, and the hosts make it both fascinating and entertaining. Perfect for language lovers and learners (like myself).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Couskuss
    Germanya year ago
  • Perfect Mix

    Perfect mix of fun, entertainment and education. Great job Emily and Kyle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JandyGirl
    United States2 years ago
  • Butter no parsnips

    Kyle and Emily continue to entertain week to week! Great production from Seth I love the format. I learn with anticipation ,but I feel good every time I listen to it. Recommend it to every age and any demographic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blink803
    United States3 years ago
  • So funny!

    I love listening to you guys, I feel like I’m always laughing and learning something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yumitheknight
    United States4 years ago

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Consistently entertaining with smart linguistic banter and guests when relevant.
Educational yet entertaining; great for word lovers and learners.
Engaging and witty analysis of language; hosts play off each other well.
Fun and informative with a strong emphasis on etymology and culture.
High production quality and thoughtful insights into etymology.

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Talking Points

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201. Language Revitalization: How Linguists Revive Lost Languages with Danny Hieber
Q: What is the Boasian Trilogy and why is it important for documenting a language?
Franz Boas argued that to fully document a language you need a text collection, a dictionary, and a grammatical description, which provides a comprehensive base for later pedagogy and language revival efforts.
201. Language Revitalization: How Linguists Revive Lost Languages with Danny Hieber
Q: What was your day-to-day work like at Rosetta Stone for revitalization projects?
I worked on customizing the Rosetta Stone curriculum to fit Chitimacha, translating grammar into teachable modules, adjusting templates for culturally relevant content, and coordinating recordings and speech data for language learning apps.
201. Language Revitalization: How Linguists Revive Lost Languages with Danny Hieber
Q: Can you talk about the study of the Chitimacha language and how long that language has been a subject of study?
Chitimacha is an isolate with a documented history that starts in earnest with early 19th-century records, but the material to study it goes back to earlier word lists collected by Jefferson-era scholars; the language's isolation means it doesn't fit neatly into other families, which has shaped how researchers approach its reconstruction and revitalization.
191. Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents with Valerie Fridland
Q: How does social media affect dialects and accents?
Social media accelerates language change by increasing contact among diverse speech communities, introducing slang, and shaping how people express themselves; it also contributes to a faux intimacy that can influence how language is perceived and used across communities.
191. Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents with Valerie Fridland
Q: What is the difference between dialect and accent?
A dialect encompasses the full system of language, including pronunciation, syntax, vocabulary, and pragmatics, while an accent focuses specifically on pronunciation differences within a dialect. Dialects are broader and more systematic; accents are the sounding component within those systems.

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A playful, linguistics-centered show that blends word histories, etymology, and language culture with sharp banter between two co-hosts. Episodes often explore a single word—from its ancient roots to modern usage—through conferences of trivia, pop culture references, and running gags, sometimes featuring guests who illuminate linguistic ideas. The format is approachable and entertaining, appealing to language lovers, word nerds, and curious minds who enjoy scholarly detail wrapped in humor. A standout aspect is the recurring Lexiconicon narrative and a strong emphasis on educational yet entertaining exploration of language across diverse contexts.

Across recent episodes, the program consistently covers etymology, word histories, and lingui... more

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