
Language unites and divides us. It mystifies and delights us. Patrick Cox and Kavita Pillay tell the stories of people with all kinds of linguistic passions: comedians, writers, researchers; speakers of endangered languages; speakers of multiple languages; and just speakers—people like you and me.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureScienceDocumentarySocial Sciences | ||||

As 20-year-old Olga Janáčková lay dying from typhoid fever, her father wrote down everything she said. Later, he transformed those words—and gasps—into music. The grieving father, Czech composer Leoš Janáček, called the ultra-short musical pieces "sp... more
Some Icelanders are becoming unsettled by this existential question: Will their language still be spoken in the future? Comedian and former Reykjavik mayor Jón Gnarr is convinced that this uniquely archaic-yet-modern language will one day die out. He... more
Many place names in the United States are borrowed from Native American words. It's often hard to trace the roots. Over time, the original names were often transformed beyond recognition, victims of mangled pronunciation. Suzanne Hogan is our guide t... more
In this episode, we're handing over the reins to the podcast series, Home, Interrupted, produced by Feet in 2 Worlds. The series explores how the climate crisis affects immigrants across the U.S., and how immigrant communities are finding new ways to... more
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A marvelous way to keep the language-learning love spark alive. Also, a great twist to the lost “The world in words”. Although feel free to correct me if this is not a sort of spin-off.
Brilliant! If you love language learning, you will adore Subtitle!
Insightful series about what we say and why we say it
Patrick and Nina do a great job of breaking through cultural barriers and showing how language and cultures mix around the world. So well done
This podcast is everything I could ask for and more in its thoughtful, well-researched, thoroughly informative and lively presentation of words, languages and linguistics. Had not listened for awhile and the “edible intrigue” episode reminded me how fun and amazing these podcasts are. Love all the things that are woven into the stories, like interview snippets, songs and other sound effects, as they keep the stories moving. Definitely nourishment for my brain and my passion for languages and dee... more
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Focusing on the intricate tapestry of language, this podcast explores how linguistic variations influence human experiences. Each episode presents compelling narratives featuring a diverse cast of individuals, from comedians and scholars to everyday speakers, who share their unique encounters with language. Noteworthy topics include the preservation of endangered languages, the emotional resonance of last words, and the cultural implications of language evolution amid globalization. The engaging storytelling style and insightful discussions aim to enlighten listeners about the profound ways language interconnects us all—or sets us apart.
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