
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Kyle, Emily, and someone who looks mysteriously like Seth have gathered to unpack a word that’s been a fixture of the media world for… how long? The trio will discuss chasms in the earth, hard-to-say words, the Twin Peaks revival and more as they exp... more
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.
What can a single ... more
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It’s springtime! And Emily, Kyle and Seth are wande... more
Butter No Parsnips is celebrating 200 episodes with a zine! It’s filled to bursting with poetry and prose inspired by weird, wonderful, and wicked words—written by hosts, guests, and you! The zine will be digitally available to Patreon subscribers at... more
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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!
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).
Perfect mix of fun, entertainment and education. Great job Emily and Kyle.
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.
I love listening to you guys, I feel like I’m always laughing and learning something new.
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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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