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Quiet Juice
Icelandic Language
Iceland
English Language
Last Words
Death and Dying
Immigration
Cultural Identity
Urbanization
Globalization
Leoš Janáček
Olga Janáčková
Language and Mortality
Memory
Old Norse
Knitting
Linguistic Society Of America
Creative Writing
Palliative Care
Speech Melodies
Grief

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.

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Recent Guests

Jón Gnarr
Former mayor of Reykjavik and comedian
Reykjavik City
Episode: Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Zuzana Stankoviceva
Slovakian student studying the Icelandic language in Reykjavik
University
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Larissa Kyzer
An American living in Reykjavik studying Icelandic
Episode: Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Sverrir Norland
Writer and former student of creative writing in London
Episode: Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir
Icelandic novelist
Episode: Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Ari Eljan
Icelandic comedian and journalist known for his Netflix special.
Episode: Icelandic, the language that recycles everything
Hulda Hákonardóttir
Marketing professional for Icelandic wool products.
Episode: Icelandic, the language that recycles everything
Guðrún Hannele Henttinen
Owner of a knitwear store.
Episode: Icelandic, the language that recycles everything
Kjartan Ragnarsson
Actor and museum director at the Settlement Center.
Episode: Icelandic, the language that recycles everything

Hosts

Patrick Cox
Co-host and Host, involved in engaging discussions about language and culture.
Kavita Pillay
Co-host and sometimes quiz contestant, contributing to the exploration of linguistic passions and stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 846 ratings
  • Great for lifelong learners

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sebasdcc
    Taiwan2 years ago
  • Brilliant! If you love language learning, you will adore Subtitle!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Harold N.
    3 years ago
  • Insightful series about what we say and why we say it

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Xoder
    3 years ago
  • 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

    Podchaser
    5
    Dustin Steichmann
    4 years ago
  • Language Lover’s Dream

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat Vida
    United States4 years ago

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Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Q: Why is the Icelandic language significant to national identity?
Ari Páll Kristinsson emphasizes that losing Icelandic would equate to losing the Icelandic nation and its sovereignty.
Will Icelandic survive the invasion of English?
Q: What do you think about the future of the Icelandic language?
Jón Gnarr believes that Icelanders may adopt English as their main language within this century due to globalization and changes in society.

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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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