Episodes

  • Ep 18: Hebrew Heart: Asir Toda and Nefesh

    Ep 18: Hebrew Heart: Asir Toda and Nefesh
    Jan 23 2025
    Maggie and Emily learn Hebrew words asir toda and nefesh from native speaker Leila Eden. Reporter at large Peter Baynham reports on the Finnish word kalsarikännit and Susie McDonnell shares “embarrask.” Poem by Maggie: Asir Toda (Gratitude Prisoner)
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    31 mins
  • Ep. 17 Pashto Pearls Part Two: Gharzai and Sabar

    Ep. 17 Pashto Pearls Part Two: Gharzai and Sabar
    Jan 14 2025
    Maggie and Emily discuss the Pashto words gharzai and sabar with native speaker Sanjar Qiam from Afghanistan and learn the word "contemplocean" from the author of The Cosmic Dictionary, Norm Millstein. Poem by Emily: Gharzai.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 16: Pashto Pearls: Khomar and Melamastia

    Ep 16: Pashto Pearls: Khomar and Melamastia
    Jan 3 2025
    Maggie and Emily learn the words khomar and melamastia from native speaker Sanjar Qiam. They speak with Italian actress Laura James about the Italian word pantofoliao and observe the French word flaneur in action with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: It Happens Sometimes.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 15: French Finds: Dépaysement and Flaneur

    Ep 15: French Finds: Dépaysement and Flaneur
    Dec 19 2024
    Maggie and Emily speak with Chris Reuland about the French words flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.
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    33 mins
  • Ep 14 Croatian Chronos: Pomalo and Fjaka

    Ep 14 Croatian Chronos: Pomalo and Fjaka
    Dec 12 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the words pomalo and fjaka from native Croatian speaker Saskia Neal. They discover the word hustletivity with Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan. Poem by Maggie: It is Time.
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    37 mins
  • Ep 13 Swedish Soul: Slutspurt and Lagom

    Ep 13 Swedish Soul: Slutspurt and Lagom
    Dec 5 2024
    Maggie and Emily talk to Majken Nillson about the Swedish words slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.
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    28 mins
  • Ep 12 Italian Inspirations: Scarpetta and Spaghettata

    Ep 12 Italian Inspirations: Scarpetta and Spaghettata
    Nov 28 2024
    Maggie and Emily discuss the words scarpetta and spaghettata with Italian guest Sofia Milos. They coin the term "highlight huddle" with C. Brian Smith and discuss gossip with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: Scarpetta.
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 11 Farsi Finds: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid

    Ep. 11 Farsi Finds: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid
    Nov 21 2024
    Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.
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    30 mins