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The Dictionary

Spencer Parks
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I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving project so the letter ”A” had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.

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Recent Guests

Robert Sapolsky
Prominent neuroscientist and author known for his work on stress, behavior, and free will.
Stanford University
Episode: #F214 (freewill to freezer) ft. Robert Sapolsky
Steve Goodie
A comedy musician known for his work on the Dr. Demento show.
stevegoodie.com
Episode: #F99 (fire control to fire hall) ft. Steve Goodie
Matt Fagerholm
Film critic, former contributor to RogerEbert.com, and producer
Cinema Femme
Episode: #F88 (fill-in to film noir) ft. Matt Fagerholm
Linda Parks
Spencer's mother and a Feng Shui practitioner
Episode: #F60 (fender bender to fenny) ft. Linda Parks
Jim Parks
Episode: #F39 (fat depot to father) ft. Jim Parks
Sharon Parks
Spencer's wife and co-host for this episode, known for her humor and candidness.
Episode: #F32 (farrow to farthingale) ft. Sharon Parks
Emily Winter
Comedian and creator of One-Liner Madness and author of a trivia book
emilywintercomedy.com
Episode: #F23 (family jewels to famous) ft. Emily Winter
Jeff Nucera
Documentary filmmaker and guest on The Dictionary
Episode: #F9 (fade-out to fagoting) ft. Jeff "UHJeff" Nucera

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • You are so silly and i love your commentary, i love the way your brain works!!! This is the best podcast to fall asleep to <3

    Audible
    5
    Jon
    United States2 months ago
  • Still loving it

    Just finished the B’s! I’m three and a half years behind, but it’s great. Spencer moves quickly through but does stop to chat when a word is too wild to ignore. Perfect for all Word Nerds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffinerJ
    Canada2 years ago
  • Fun and smart and pleasant

    This is a relaxing and fun podcast that gives you a chance to learn something. The host seems like a really nice person that you’d want as a friend or neighbor. Has a nice voice. Good pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    City4124
    United States2 years ago
  • I have been searching for the perfect podcast for what feels like forever. Something I can enjoy when I am paying attention, but can keep on and zone out to while I’m working. It feels less like I am being read the dictionary and more like I am listening to a friend talk and talk. I love that when I am paying attention it is interesting to listen to, but I don’t have to constantly pay attention. I listen pretty much all day at work now. I am so thankful for this podcast!

    Audible
    5
    elyssa
    United States2 years ago
  • Lots of chit chat, thank goodness

    I have been searching for the perfect podcast for what feels like forever. Something I can enjoy when I am paying attention, but can keep on and zone out to while I’m working. It feels less like I am being read the dictionary and more like I am listening to a friend talk and talk. I love that when I am paying attention it is interesting to listen to, but I don’t have to constantly pay attention. I listen pretty much all day at work now. I am so thankful for this podcast!

    Audible
    5
    elyssa
    United States2 years ago

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The show is educational and relaxing, great for background listening while working.
A few listeners note occasional pronunciation or prep issues but still find it entertaining and informative.
Clear, concise word stories that are easy to digest in a short commute.
Listeners appreciate the niche focus on etymology and everyday language use.
Host speaks warmly and engagingly, making vocabulary feel accessible.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#F214 (freewill to freezer) ft. Robert Sapolsky
Q: How do you suggest people live their lives based on this information?
He recognizes the difficulty of detaching from the belief in free will, but emphasizes the importance of understanding one's limitations when judging others.
#F214 (freewill to freezer) ft. Robert Sapolsky
Q: Do you feel like you're the free will guy?
Yes, he acknowledges being pigeonholed as the expert on free will after writing extensively on the subject.
#F214 (freewill to freezer) ft. Robert Sapolsky
Q: How did that come about? How did you make that decision at such a young age?
He experienced a personal religious crisis that led him to realize there's no God and subsequently concluded there's no free will.
#F103 (first class to first papers) ft. First Cousins
Q: What do you think it means to be a first cousin?
It's like having a brother with different parents or someone living a parallel life.
#F88 (fill-in to film noir) ft. Matt Fagerholm
Q: What is a movie that you love, but other people don't like so much?
Mary Poppins Returns is a film that people generally didn't like, but I appreciated it for being an homage to the original rather than a remake.

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A witty, bite-sized exploration of the English lexicon, focusing on word origins, meanings, and usage. Each short episode uses a single theme or root to thread through etymology, examples, and playful tangents, delivering clear definitions with humor and personality. Listeners likely value language nerd culture, quick learning bites, and a conversational, approachable vibe that makes dense topics feel accessible and entertaining. A notable strength is the host's blend of scholarship and lighthearted commentary, which often includes pop-culture references and self-aware humor, keeping vocabulary education engaging for a broad audience.

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1. Robert Sapolsky
2. Steve Goodie
3. Matt Fagerholm
4. Linda Parks
5. Jim Parks
6. Sharon Parks
7. Emily Winter
8. Jeff Nucera

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