Rephonic
Artwork for Fifty Words For Snow

Fifty Words For Snow

Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
Language Learning
Scarpetta
Hindi Language
Pashto Language
Scotoma
Social Interaction
Mudita
Spanish Language
Philosophy
Nazar
Creativity
Spaghettata
Terroir
Dukkha
Karma
Pono
Niksen
Astrophysics
Shoshin
Hospitality

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes106Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Language LearningEducationSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Fifty Words For Snow

Latest Episodes

Maggie and Emily talk about the German word "gestalt" with gestalt therapist Chris Gilbert and philosopher Peter Rollins. Poem by Emily: Eat the Soup

Maggie and Emily discuss with Ralph Levinson the word "deboxing" he coined and put the word "cool" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: Cool.

Maggie and Emily learn the Sanskrit and Hindi word bhakti from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. They put the word "needy" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: In Admiration of Trees.

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.

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all overMartha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
Hidden Brain
Hidden BrainHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker Radio HourWNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Recent Guests

Natasha Kamneva
Guest from Moscow who discusses Russian words and culture
Moscow-based language expert
Episode: Ep 78 The Everyday Episode: Russian Word Byt
Kacheve Stafford
Co-host of the Healing Room Podcast from Trinidad
Healing Room Podcast
Episode: Ep 75 Words from Trinidad: Tabanca and Jumbie
Philipp DeVries
Co-host of The Healing Room, currently in Amsterdam
The Healing Room
Episode: Ep. 74 German Word Urlaubsrief
Kasheve Stafford
Guest on Fifty Words For Snow, storyteller from Trinidad and Tobago
Episode: Ep. 73 Words From Trinidad: Lime and Bacchanal
Norm Milstein
Language mentor and wordsmith
—
Episode: Ep 72 Words From Nature: Molt and Poppybloom
Tally Beck
Polyglot and educator
Independent educator
Episode: Ep. 71 The Curious Episode
Colonel Sam Green
Guest expert on whiskey and Kentucky colonel tradition
Kentucky Bourbon industry
Episode: Ep 70 Whiskey Words: Angel's Share and Devil's Cut
Sandeep Mukherjee
Artist
Episode: Ep 67 The Pleasure Episode: Bengali word "shukhi shoreer"
Paul Jackson
Connoisseur of high-sensory hobbies (whiskey, audio, tasting)
Episode: Ep 67 The Pleasure Episode: Bengali word "shukhi shoreer"

Hosts

Maggie Rowe
Host of Fifty Words For Snow; co-creator of the show's word-focused format.
Emily John Garcés
Co-host of the show; drives linguistic discussions and cultural explorations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Speechless in a good way

    THIS IS AWSOME

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kittyyy cat
    United States5 months ago
  • This is an amazing podcast definitely worth your while!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kittyyy cat
    United States9 months ago
  • 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
    5
    sarahlllouise
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The season's guest range, from linguists to sommeliers, keeps content fresh and engaging.
Many note witty debates between hosts and guests, plus strong guest picks.
Fans appreciate the mix of linguistics, travel anecdotes, and hands-on demonstrations.
Listeners praise the show for turning obscure words into cultural stories.

Top Language Learning Podcasts

Coffee Break Spanish
Coffee Break SpanishCoffee Break Languages
All Ears English Podcast
All Ears English PodcastLindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan
Coffee Break French
Coffee Break FrenchCoffee Break Languages
Coffee Break Italian
Coffee Break ItalianCoffee Break Languages
Immersive Spanish
Immersive SpanishImmersive Spanish
How to Spanish Podcast
How to Spanish PodcastHow to Spanish Podcast

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 80 Bird Words: Fledge and Lek
Q: What is Lek?
Lek is the open gathering space where males perform displays to attract females; the group itself is called a Lek, and it centers on male show rather than territory.
Ep 80 Bird Words: Fledge and Lek
Q: So Susan, what does Fledge mean?
Fledge is a broad term meaning the stage in a young bird's life when it is ready to fly, including the period of growth and learning before actual flight.
Ep 78 The Everyday Episode: Russian Word Byt
Q: How does Nabokov describe Tosca in relation to English equivalents?
Nabokov argues that no English word fully captures the shades of Tosca, which spans profound spiritual anguish to a dull, spiritual ache and varied forms of longing.
Ep 78 The Everyday Episode: Russian Word Byt
Q: What does the word 'bit' really convey beyond the literal dictionary meaning?
It conveys a deep sense of daily life's entanglement and emotional weight, illustrating how ordinary tasks can overwhelm or shape a person, and is often difficult to render in English.
Ep 77 On the Brink: Russian Word Nadryv
Q: How is Nadryv used in everyday speech?
Used to describe situations with intense, unguarded emotion—things that feel larger than life and can't be spoken calmly.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Fifty Words For Snow

What is Fifty Words For Snow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

Where can I find podcast stats for Fifty Words For Snow?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Fifty Words For Snow. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Fifty Words For Snow and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Fifty Words For Snow get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Fifty Words For Snow, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Fifty Words For Snow?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Fifty Words For Snow, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Fifty Words For Snow have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Fifty Words For Snow has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Fifty Words For Snow?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Fifty Words For Snow:

1. A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
2. Hidden Brain
3. This American Life
4. The New Yorker Radio Hour
5. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

How many episodes of Fifty Words For Snow are there?

Fifty Words For Snow launched 2 years ago and published 106 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Fifty Words For Snow?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Fifty Words For Snow?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Fifty Words For Snow from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Fifty Words For Snow?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Fifty Words For Snow. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Fifty Words For Snow?

Recent guests on Fifty Words For Snow include:

1. Natasha Kamneva
2. Kacheve Stafford
3. Philipp DeVries
4. Kasheve Stafford
5. Norm Milstein
6. Tally Beck
7. Colonel Sam Green
8. Sandeep Mukherjee

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days