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Fifty Words For Snow

Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
Language Learning
Cultural Differences
Italian Food Culture
Niksen
Gezellig
Spaghettata
Scarpetta
Swedish Language
Bengali Language
Yiddish Language
Jhapang Jhapang
ARAM
Houpa
Gui Mi
Machatunim
Kvell
Taarof
Khaste Nabashid
Respect For Food
Culinary Practices

A linguistic expedition into brave new words. Maggie Rowe and Emily John Garcés hunt for words that lack an English equivalent. They like to think of themselves as Dora the Explorers of language, with their rucksacks and hats and notebooks and magnifying glasses, embarking on a cultural adventure, hunting and gathering useful new word specimens from far flung continents, and holding them up to see... more

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Maggie and Emily learn the word tachles (German/Hebrew/Yiddish) from retired Yeshiva principal and educator Seth Taylor and put the word “utilize” on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Tachles.

Maggie and Emily learn two words dealing with illusion, the French word chimère from Ralph Levinson and Luc Lewitanski and the Hindi word mrigtrishna from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. Poem by Maggie: Condemned to Hope

Maggie and Emily learn the word “scotoma” from retired ophthalmologist Ralph Levinson, then put scotoma “in action” with Eric Giancoli. They coin the word chatterflop with Daniel Wiltshire. Poem by Emily: Scotoma.

Maggie and Emily discuss the word "reckoning" with pastor Cedric Lundy and put the word "forgiveness" on trial with judge Matt Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: While Washing The Dishes.

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Recent Guests

Luc Lewitanski
Episode: Ep 51 The Illusion Episode: Chimera (Chimère) and Mrugtrushna
Ralph Levinson
Retired ophthalmologist with insights into vision and perception
Episode: Ep 50 Words From the Eye: Scotoma
Masha Lichtenberg
Russian guest sharing insights about specific Russian words
Episode: Ep 47 Russian Reflection: Da nyet ( Да нет) and Apparatchik (Аппаратчик)
Addie Baker
Niece of Maggie Rowe and a representative of Gen Z
Episode: Ep 46: Teen Slang: Words of the Young
Ava Baker
Niece of Maggie Rowe and a representative of Gen Z
Episode: Ep 46: Teen Slang: Words of the Young
Pastor Cedric Lundy
Pastor and speaker, sharing insights on church language and edification.
Episode: Ep 45 Wise Words From Church: Edify
Vikas Bandhu
Friend of the hosts, discusses cultural insights
Episode: Ep 44 Hindi Horizons part 3: Seva and Atithi
Stephen Rule
Welsh language advocate and social media personality known as Dr. Cymraeg.
Episode: Ep 42 Welsh Wisdom: Hiraeth
Margot Brouer
Astrophysicist and researcher
Episode: Ep 41 Astrophysics Angles: Dark Matter and Parallax

Hosts

Maggie Rowe
Co-host and linguistic explorer, emphasizes cultural exploration and language learning through unique linguistic expressions.
Emily John Garcés
Co-host and linguistic explorer, passionate about uncovering cultural meanings embedded in language.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Worth your time!

    it’s a podcast about words that we don’t have an English that other languages do. Everything from a Finnish word for drinking alone in your underwear, to high-concept, Japanese emotions. Very interesting, definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
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    sarahlllouise
    United States5 months ago

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Reviews highlight the enjoyable blend of humor and depth in discussions, making it accessible while promoting cultural awareness.
Audiences find the focus on language's influence on experiences intriguing, enhancing their understanding and appreciation for words.
Listeners appreciate the exploration of unique words and their cultural significance, noting that it's both enlightening and entertaining.

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Ep 50 Words From the Eye: Scotoma
Q: Do we all always have some level of scotoma?
Yes, 100 percent of us do—it is a natural occurrence in everyone with functioning eyes.
Ep 50 Words From the Eye: Scotoma
Q: What is a scotoma?
A scotoma is a localized deficit in vision, where part of the vision is missing or not functioning properly.
Ep 46: Teen Slang: Words of the Young
Q: What does riz refer to?
Riz is a term for having charisma or charm, especially when flirting with someone.
Ep 46: Teen Slang: Words of the Young
Q: What does touch grass mean?
Touch grass means to go outside and engage with the real world, as opposed to remaining on screens all the time.
Ep 46: Teen Slang: Words of the Young
Q: What does bombastic side eye mean?
Bombastic side eye is a playful term used to indicate disapproval or humorously critique someone's actions, often said in an exaggerated accent.

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2. Ralph Levinson
3. Masha Lichtenberg
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5. Ava Baker
6. Pastor Cedric Lundy
7. Vikas Bandhu
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