
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Language LearningEducationSociety & Culture | |||

Maggie and Emily learn the words "lek" and "fledge" from Ballona Wetlands tourguide Susan Levinson. Word in action with reporter Eric Giancoli: lek. Poem by Maggie: For Today I Have Feathers.
Maggie and Emily learn the Russian words avos and avoska from Natasha Kamneva and coin a word with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Emily: Avoska.
Maggie and Emily learn the Russian word byt from Natasha Kamneva. Eric Giancoli joins for word in action: byt. Poem by Maggie: The Love Boat.
Maggie and Emily discuss the Russian word "nadryv" with Natasha Kamneva from Moscow and then put the word "crybaby" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Nadryv.
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I know that this podcast is amazing and is full of amazing words. I love hearing Maggie and Emily debating about if the word crookie or Self-made should be a real word or not. I would have to say that hearing all of the words for phrases or sayings are truly astounding. For example one word could mean drinking alone in your underwear! Who would have thought! My absolute favorite guest is Nerys. I think Nerys is such an amazing and unique name with a great origin. Nerys is absolutely hilarious, d... more
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.
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A show that hunts for words with no direct English equivalent, turning language into cultural exploration. Across episodes, hosts probe meanings, etymologies, and social contexts of terms from Caribbean slang to German work culture, often pairing linguistic curiosity with humor, storytelling, and live tastings or demonstrations. A standout is the recurring mix of rigorous wordplay with personal anecdotes, guest experts, and creative segments that illuminate how language reveals values, identities, and daily life around the world. The format tends to blend education with entertainment, making it appealing to curious listeners who enjoy cross-cultural insights, practical linguistics, and well-crafted banter without jargon.
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