The Allusionist
Helen ZaltzmanAdventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEducation | |||
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It's Banned Books Week. Honorary youth chair Iris Mogul and Sam Helmick, president of the American Library Association, talk about what it is, why it matters so much, and how you can get involved.
Visit theallusionist.org/bannedbooks for more inform... more
In their heyday of the 1970s and 1980s, there were more than 200 - possibly more than 400 - feminist restaurants and coffee shops in the USA and Canada. These places were aiming to change ways of working, and upend the hierarchies of restaurants; to ... more
Watching the film Legally Blonde one day with the subtitles on, numerous perfectly innocuous words were partially asterisked out, because of a technological problem I can't name here lest this episode be blocked from your podfeed, thus becoming an ex... more
Listener Erica commented: "Perhaps an idea for a bonus ep of Four Letter Word season would be one on two-letter words: there’s an established list that Scrabble nerds end up memorizing, and it’s full of weirdness." In fact, there are TWO established ... more
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- Helen Zaltzman is a genius?
Among the merits of The Allusionist (of which there are MANY; linguistic, comedic, therapeutic, to name a few) the most surprising is that it remains the only podcast where I never skip the ads because of Helen’s singular ability to infuse her ads with real thought, personality and humour , not to mention the lovely soundscapes of Martin Austwick playing throughout. As a result, I actually want to listen to the ads (!?) — this is unheard of in the world of podcasts. Five stars.
Apple Podcasts5P. Lindgreen
Denmark4 months ago - Came for the words, stayed for Helen!
The show was recommended to me as a word nerd, but I have absolutely fallen in love with Helen! You are witty, funny, oh so relatable, and I appreciate falling asleep to your voice, listing out dog show winners!😂
Apple Podcasts5LesleeU
Canada7 months ago - In my top 5
I listen to so many podcasts and this is always in my top 5 (possibly top 3!)
Helen is so bright enigmatic. The quality never drops and I’m always left feeling enlightened! Can’t recommend highly enough.
Apple Podcasts5Dan G Sells
United Kingdom9 months ago it would be interesting to pursue this considering sentience ..
Podcast Addict410 months agoadamchelt- The Tranquillusionists
really saved my sanity
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Apple Podcasts | #101 |  United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #69 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #203 | Germany/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  South Africa/Arts |
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What is The Allusionist about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the intricacies and nuances of language, a variety of engaging episodes dissect topics such as etymology, slang, and the evolution of words. The host combines humor and education to explore cultural and societal implications of language while featuring a diverse array of guests from various fields, including linguistics, literature, and even animal behavior. Episodes often include discussions about taboo language, public spaces, and identity representations, creating a rich tapestry of content that appeals to language enthusiasts as well as casual listeners curious about the connections between language and the world around them. Unique elements such as interactive quizzes and personal anecdotes from the host add to the appeal, ... more
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Recent guests on The Allusionist include:
1. Iris Mogul
2. Sam Helmick
3. Dr. Alex Ketchum
4. Nicole Holliday
5. Kelly Elizabeth Wright
6. Jesse Sheidlower
7. Joanna Kopaczyk
8. Caroline Crampton
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