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Fifty Words For Snow

Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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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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Latest Episodes

Maggie and Emily talk with Alexandra Shunrun about the Ukrainian word "dacha" and put the word "vacation" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Dacha.

Maggie and Emily discuss the Greek word "kenosis" with rock star priest Kenneth Katona and the word "retrograde" with astrologer Cate Root. Poem by Maggie: Retrograde.

Maggie and Emily learn the astrology word "metakosmia" from Cate Root. Man at Large Eric Giancoli goes stargazing in Hollywood. Poem by Emily: Metakosmia.

Maggie and Emily discuss the word jouissance with philosopher Peter Rollins then put the word "toxic" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: The Rabbit.

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Recent Guests

Cate Root
Astrologer and writer, researched Metakosmios/Metakosmia
Nightlight Astrology (teacher Adam Ellenbos mentioned)
Episode: Ep 85 Word from the Language of the Stars: Metakosmia
Peter Rollins
Irish philosopher
Irish philosopher (guest)
Episode: Ep 84 French word Jouissance: The Joy of Suffering
Chris Gilbert
Physician and Gestalt therapist, author of The Listening Cure
Episode: Ep 83 Geman Language Word: Gestalt
Ralph Levinson
Retired ophthalmologist
Retired ophthalmology professional
Episode: Ep 82 The Cool Episode: The Art of Deboxing
Shashi Bandhu
Mother on the show; part of mother-son duo
Episode: Ep. 81 Indian Devotion: Sanskrit and Hindi Word Bhakti
Vikas Bandhu
Son on the show; part of mother-son duo
Episode: Ep. 81 Indian Devotion: Sanskrit and Hindi Word Bhakti
Susan Levinson
Tour guide at the Ballona Wetlands
Ballona Wetlands
Episode: Ep 80 Bird Words: Fledge and Lek
Eric Giancoli
Reporter, featured in a segment about a modern-day leck
Episode: Ep 80 Bird Words: Fledge and Lek
Natasha Kamneva
Guest, language enthusiast discussing Russian word avos and avoska
Episode: Ep 79 Russian Hope: Avos and Avoska

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 States6 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 States10 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

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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.

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Ep 83 Geman Language Word: Gestalt
Q: Is there one unifying Gestalt that rides above all the other gestalts and is greater than the sum of its parts?
Rollins argues that the cohesive idea is that the whole is part of the world and cannot be fully captured by breaking things into pieces; perception and relationships give meaning beyond mere parts, and Gestalt aims to prevent losing that sense of interconnectedness.
Ep 83 Geman Language Word: Gestalt
Q: The word that we would like to ask you about today, we just learned a little bit about it. But can you tell us what you know about the word gestalt?
Peter Rollins explains Gestalt as a form or whole, a concept used in philosophy, psychology, and therapy; he notes that Gestalt critiques atomization by emphasizing that reducing things to parts can miss the larger network and meaning, and that therapy and perception involve seeing the whole within which parts exist.
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.

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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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3. Chris Gilbert
4. Ralph Levinson
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7. Susan Levinson
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