http://www.50wordsforsnow.comenLanguage LearningCopyright Maggie Rowehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2405a0d9aa2ee9883717222bf79e6949.jpghttp://www.50wordsforsnow.comThu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:33 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie Rowe and Emily Garcesmagsalot@mac.comA linguistic expedition into brave new words. Maggie Rowe and Emily John Garcés hunt for words that lack an English equivalent. They like to think of themselves as Dora the Explorers of language, with their rucksacks and hats and notebooks and...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-72-words-from-nature-molt-and-poppybloom--72879241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72879241Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:30 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the word "molt" with Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson and learn the invented word "poppybloom" from wordsmith Norm Milstein.  Poem by Emily: Molt. Song by Norm: Spring is Like a Valentine.1643language,linguistics,molt,poppy,wordnerdfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-the-curious-episode--72783306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72783306Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:29:44 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk with language expert, polyglot Tally Beck and learn the word "curio-ocean" from wordsmith Norm Milstein. Poem by Maggie: Curiosity Killed The Cat.1835curiosity,language,linguisticsfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-whiskey-words-angel-s-share-and-devil-s-cut--72683850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72683850Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:20:46 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk to whiskey sommelier Colonel Sam Green about words from the world of whiskey. Whiskey Tasting with Eric Giancoli and Arlo Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: Drinking on Jura.1597false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-fancy-french-words-emerveillement-and-eblouissement--72583362


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72583362Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:18:10 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the French words Émerveillement and Éblouissement from Luc Lewitanski and put the word "masterpiece" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: l'émerveillement.


]]>1557french,language,linguistics,wordsfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-words-from-the-french-language-la-mie-and-gourmand--72469164la mie and gourmand from French and English educator Luc Lewitanski and explore a "word in action" with reporter at large Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: La Mie.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72469164Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:54:53 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the French words la mie and gourmand from French and English educator Luc Lewitanski and explore a "word in action" with reporter at large Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: La Mie.la mie and gourmand from French and English educator Luc Lewitanski and explore a "word in action" with reporter at large Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: La Mie.]]>1647france,french,language,linguistics,mie,wordnerdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-the-pleasure-episode-bengali-word-shukhi-shoreer--72346896shukhi shoreer from Sandeep Mukherjee, discuss Mr. Pleasure with C. Brian Smith, and talk about the democratization of connoisseurship with Paul Jackson. Poem by Maggie: Mr Pleasure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72346896Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:26:24 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Bengali word shukhi shoreer from Sandeep Mukherjee, discuss Mr. Pleasure with C. Brian Smith, and talk about the democratization of connoisseurship with Paul Jackson. Poem by Maggie: Mr Pleasure.shukhi shoreer from Sandeep Mukherjee, discuss Mr. Pleasure with C. Brian Smith, and talk about the democratization of connoisseurship with Paul Jackson. Poem by Maggie: Mr Pleasure.]]>1972bengali,language,linguistics,shukhishoreer,wordnerdfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-word-from-the-birds-torpor--72210264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72210264Thu, 28 May 2026 15:43:26 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the word torpor from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson and put the word "hardworking" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Surrender.2018bird,language,linguistics,ornithology,torpor,wordnerdfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-sanskrit-buddhist-word-viriya--72092189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72092189Thu, 21 May 2026 16:54:54 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Sanskrit word viriya from Katherine “Senshin” Griffith, head teacher at the Zen Center of Los Angeles and discuss “sick in bed without a fever day” with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: Tiny Hero.1506buddhism,buddhist,language,linguistics,sanskrit,viriyafalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-23-words-from-the-language-of-wine-terroir-and-botrytis-noble-rot--71997893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997893Thu, 14 May 2026 15:18:16 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the words from “terroir” and “noble rot” from wine educator  Nora Murphy. They discover “apisoir” with Michael Alberty and “aha-mnesty” with C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily:  Terroir.1802botrytis,language,linguistics,noblerot,terroir,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-22-words-from-buddhism-dukkha-and-mudita--71913282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71913282Thu, 07 May 2026 21:46:56 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the Buddhist words dukkha and mudita with Zen priest Senshin and put the word “karma” on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: Not To My Liking.1860buddhism,language,linguistics,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-21-valentines-day-episode-words-from-around-the-world--71783998galaxies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71783998Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:54 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk to guests from around the world about love and learn how people say “I love you” across the globe. Poem by Emily: galaxies.galaxies.]]>1778language,linguistics,love,valentinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-19-words-from-math-and-music--71572528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71572528Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:11:22 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces Emily and I will be back with new episodes in May, but for now, we have a rerun of episode 19 words from math and music. Here we go.1758language,linguistics,math,music,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-ep-20-words-from-the-armenian-language-qti-maz-and-mousmous--71371527qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71371527Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:23 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Armenian words qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.]]>1692armenian,language,linguistics,word,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-ep-17-words-from-the-pashto-language-gharzai-and-sabar--71214064gharzai 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71214064Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:04:28 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.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.]]>1927language,pashto,word,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-18-words-from-the-hebrew-language-asir-toda-and-nefesh--71087118 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)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71087118Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:14:52 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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) 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)]]>1854asirtoda,hebrew,langauge,nefesh,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-16-words-from-the-pashto-language-khomar-and-melamastia--70905786khomar 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. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70905786Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:16:41 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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...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. ]]>1952language,linguistics,pashto,wordnerdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-15-words-from-the-french-language-flaneur-and-depaysement--70762766flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70762766Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:35:17 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.]]>1981depaysement,flaneur,flaneusse,french,language,linguistics,wordnerdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-14-words-from-the-croatian-language-pomalo-and-fjaka--70613061pomalo 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613061Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:20:06 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces 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.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.]]>2231croatian,fjaka,language,linguistics,pomalo,wordnerd,wordsfalsefullhttp://www.50wordsforsnow.comslutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70488514Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:50:34 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.]]>1713lagom,language,linguistics,slutspurt,swedish,wordnerdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-episode-12-words-from-italian-language-scarpetta-and-spaghettata--70308153taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70308153Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:20:14 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesA linguistc expedition into brave new words. Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.]]>1798italian,language,linguistics,scarpetta,spaghettata,wordnerd,wordswithoutenglishequivalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-11-words-from-farsi-language-taarof-and-khaste-nabashid--70159527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159527Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:59:39 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesA linguistic exploration into brave new words. In this rerun of episode 11, Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by...1793farsi,language,linguistics,wordnerd,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-the-valentine-s-episode-the-word-love-on-trial--70015934mudita with Katherine Senshin Griffith and the Chinese word guimi 閨蜜 with Shen Zhong. Then, they put the word "love" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: The First Year Without Love.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70015934Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:02 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily revisit the Sanskrit word mudita with Katherine Senshin Griffith and the Chinese word guimi...mudita with Katherine Senshin Griffith and the Chinese word guimi 閨蜜 with Shen Zhong. Then, they put the word "love" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: The First Year Without Love.]]>2010guimi,language,linguistics,love,mudita,valentines,wordnerd,wordsfalse234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-words-from-ancient-greek-language-kyklos-and-epistrophe--69813821kyklos and epistrophe from psychologist Chet Sunde and try to coin a word for "nostalgia for the present" with Arlo Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: I Had An Epistrophe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69813821Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:20:02 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words kyklos and epistrophe from psychologist Chet Sunde and try to coin a word for "nostalgia for the present" with Arlo Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: I Had An Epistrophe.kyklos and epistrophe from psychologist Chet Sunde and try to coin a word for "nostalgia for the present" with Arlo Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: I Had An Epistrophe.]]>1829ancientgreek,epistrophe,kyklos,language,linguistics,wordnerdfalse233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-words-from-ancient-greek-language-ekgona--69669754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69669754Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:21:42 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Ancient Greek word "ekgona" from psychologist Chet Sunde and put the word "legacy" on linguistic trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: ekgona.1850ancientgreek,ekgona,language,legacy,linguistics,wordnerdfalse232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-words-from-hebrew-language-tohu-va-vohu--69549065tohu va vohu with retired Yeshiva principal Seth Taylor and philospher Peter Rollins. Poem by Maggie: Tohu wa-bohu.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69549065Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:32:32 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the Hebrew word tohu va vohu with retired Yeshiva principal Seth Taylor and philospher Peter Rollins. Poem by Maggie: Tohu wa-bohu.tohu va vohu with retired Yeshiva principal Seth Taylor and philospher Peter Rollins. Poem by Maggie: Tohu wa-bohu.]]>1961hebrew,linguistics,peterrollins,philosophy,tohuvbohu,word,wordnerdfalse231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-words-from-portuguese-language-saudade--69455428saudade with Lucas Gomes and Peter Rollins. Poem by Emily: Saudade.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69455428Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:25:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the Portuguese word saudade with Lucas Gomes and Peter Rollins. Poem by Emily: Saudade.saudade with Lucas Gomes and Peter Rollins. Poem by Emily: Saudade.]]>1757language,linguistics,peterrollins,philosophy,portuguese,saudadefalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-words-from-puerto-rican-spanish-gufear-and-chinchorrear--69357658gufear and chinchorrear and speak to Nerys Miller-Baynham about the fictional Welsh saint, Saint Toiletai. Poem by Maggie: One Day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69357658Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:07:40 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Puerto Rican Spanish words gufear and chinchorrear and speak to Nerys Miller-Baynham about the fictional Welsh saint, Saint Toiletai. Poem by Maggie: One Day.gufear and chinchorrear and speak to Nerys Miller-Baynham about the fictional Welsh saint, Saint Toiletai. Poem by Maggie: One Day.]]>1468chinchorrear,gufear,language,linguistics,puertoricofalse229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-the-new-year-s-episode-german-word-umwelt--69272010 umvelt from philosopher/Biblical scholar Jared Byas. Poem by Emily: The Umvelt of the Human Animal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69272010Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:38:31 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the German word umvelt from philosopher/Biblical scholar Jared Byas. Poem by Emily: The Umvelt of the Human Animal. umvelt from philosopher/Biblical scholar Jared Byas. Poem by Emily: The Umvelt of the Human Animal.]]>2150jaredbyas,language,linguistics,thebiblefornormalpeople,umveltfalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-the-christmas-episode-portuguese-word-muvuca--69200136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69200136Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:40:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Portuguese word muvuca from Kika Mousse and put the term "safe space" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: Muvuca.1827language,linguistics,muvuca,portugal,portuguesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-words-from-french-language-spleen-and-yaourter--69120602spleen and yaourter from Luc Lewitanski and the AI term hopium from C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily: Spleen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69120602Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:10:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the French words spleen and yaourter from Luc Lewitanski and the AI term hopium from C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily: Spleen.spleen and yaourter from Luc Lewitanski and the AI term hopium from C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily: Spleen.]]>1758ai,france,french,hopium,language,linguistics,spleenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-words-from-french-language-retrouvailles-and-l-esprit-d-escalier--68985283rretrouvailles and l'esprit d'escalier from Parisian English and French teacher Luc Lewitanski. Then they put the word "banter" on trial. Poem by Maggie: L'esprit d'escalier.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68985283Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:53:44 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the French words rretrouvailles and l'esprit d'escalier from Parisian English and French teacher Luc Lewitanski. Then they put the word "banter" on trial. Poem by Maggie: L'esprit d'escalier.rretrouvailles and l'esprit d'escalier from Parisian English and French teacher Luc Lewitanski. Then they put the word "banter" on trial. Poem by Maggie: L'esprit d'escalier.]]>1852banter,french,language,l'espritd'escalier,linguistcs,paris,retrouverfalse225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-words-from-portuguese-language-cafofo-and-cafune--68885000cafofo and cafuné from Kika Mousse and put the word "self-made" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Cafofo.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68885000Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:10:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Portugese words cafofo and cafuné from Kika Mousse and put the word "self-made" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Cafofo.cafofo and cafuné from Kika Mousse and put the word "self-made" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Cafofo.]]>1994cafufa,cafune,language,linguistics,portugal,portugese,wordnerd,wordsfalse224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-the-thanksgiving-episode-word-biophilia--68760153hapitat and ebullhumblexuberance. Poem by Maggie: Heavier Things Than Me.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68760153Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:20:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the word "biophilia" from Globe Aware founder Kimbery Haley-Coleman and discuss two words coined by poet Norm Milstein: hapitat and ebullhumblexuberance. Poem by Maggie: Heavier Things Than Me.hapitat and ebullhumblexuberance. Poem by Maggie: Heavier Things Than Me.]]>1746biophilia,globeaware,language,lewiscarroll,linguistics,poet,poetryfalse223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-the-journey-of-a-word-tachles--68665445 tachles (German/Hebrew/Yiddish) from retired Yeshiva principal and educator Seth Taylor and put the word “utilize” on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Tachles.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68665445Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:18:02 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the word tachles (German/Hebrew/Yiddish) from retired Yeshiva principal and educator Seth Taylor and put the word “utilize” on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Tachles. tachles (German/Hebrew/Yiddish) from retired Yeshiva principal and educator Seth Taylor and put the word “utilize” on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Tachles.]]>1735german,hebrew,language,linguistics,morph,word,words,yiddishfalse222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-the-illusion-episode-french-word-chimera-chimere-and-hindi-word-mrugtrushna--68556141chimère from Ralph Levinson and Luc Lewitanski and the Hindi word mrigtrishna from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. Poem by Maggie: Condemned to Hope]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68556141Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:10:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn two words dealing with illusion, the French word chimère from Ralph Levinson and Luc Lewitanski and the Hindi word mrigtrishna from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. Poem by Maggie: Condemned to Hopechimère from Ralph Levinson and Luc Lewitanski and the Hindi word mrigtrishna from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. Poem by Maggie: Condemned to Hope]]>1935chimère,french,hindi,indian,language,linguistics,mrigtrishna,poetry,wordsfalse221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-words-from-the-eye-scotoma--68449647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68449647Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:10:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the word “scotoma” from retired ophthalmologist Ralph Levinson, then put scotoma “in action” with Eric Giancoli. They coin the word chatterflop with Daniel Wiltshire. Poem by Emily: Scotoma.1922eye,language,linguistics,ophthalmologist,ophthamology,poetry,scotoma,visionfalse220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-words-from-church-part-two-reckoning--68337912While Washing The Dishes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68337912Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:10:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the word "reckoning" with pastor Cedric Lundy and put the word "forgiveness" on trial with judge Matt Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: While Washing The Dishes.While Washing The Dishes.]]>2099church,forgiveness,language,linguistics,reckoningfalse219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-words-from-russian-language-toska-toska-and-listopad-listopad--68256400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68256400Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Russian words Toska (Тоска) and Listopad (Листопад) from Masha Lichtenberg. Word in action: the Hindi word jugaad with natual stone specialist Dan Wiltshire. Poem by Emily: A Cat Called Tosca1757false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-words-from-russian-language-da-nyet-da-net-and-apparatchik-apparatcik--68166836No.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68166836Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:25:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Russian words Da nyet (Да нет) and Apparatchik (Аппаратчик) from Masha Lichtenberg and put the term "can't wait" on trial with judge Matt Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: No.No.]]>1772apparatchick,danyet,language,linguistics,russianfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-teen-slang-words-of-the-young--68078298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68078298Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:20:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn teen slang from Maggie's nieces, Addie and Ava, and Emily's son Ollie. Words include 6-7, gyatt, touch grass, riz, Stan, big back, Poem by Emily: Poem Number 67.183767,alphagen,gyatt,language,linguistics,riz,slang,stan,teenfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-wise-words-from-church-edify--67989546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67989546Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:00:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the word "edify" with pastor Cedric Lundy and put the word "secular" on trial with judge Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Looking For God In All The Wrong Places.1805church,edification,edify,langauge,lingustics,secularfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-words-from-hindi-language-seva-and-atithi--67899358seva and atithi from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. "Word in action": seva with Nerys Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: seva.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67899358Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:00:09 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Hindi words seva and atithi from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. "Word in action": seva with Nerys Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: seva.seva and atithi from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu. "Word in action": seva with Nerys Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: seva.]]>1669atithi,hindi,hindu,india,languages,linguistics,sevafalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-words-from-hindi-language-nazar--67800477nazar from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu and put one usage of the word "just" on trial. Poem by Maggie: Nazar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67800477Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:09 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Hindi word nazar from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu and put one usage of the word "just" on trial. Poem by Maggie: Nazar.nazar from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu and put one usage of the word "just" on trial. Poem by Maggie: Nazar.]]>1966hindi,india,jugaad,nazarfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-words-from-welsh-language-hiraeth--67727321hiraeth from Welsh educater Stephen Rule (Dr.Cymraeg.) Poem by Emily: Hiraeth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67727321Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:41:28 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Welsh word hiraeth from Welsh educater Stephen Rule (Dr.Cymraeg.) Poem by Emily: Hiraeth.hiraeth from Welsh educater Stephen Rule (Dr.Cymraeg.) Poem by Emily: Hiraeth.]]>1869false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-words-from-astrophysics-dark-matter-and-parallax--67637709ietsisme and the terms “dark matter” and "parallax" with astrophysicist Margot Brouer. They discuss “scalation” with author/speaker Rob Bell. Poem by Maggie: Dark Matter.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67637709Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:55:45 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the Dutch word ietsisme and the terms “dark matter” and "parallax" with astrophysicist Margot Brouer. They discuss “scalation” with author/speaker Rob Bell. Poem by Maggie: Dark Matter.ietsisme and the terms “dark matter” and "parallax" with astrophysicist Margot Brouer. They discuss “scalation” with author/speaker Rob Bell. Poem by Maggie: Dark Matter.]]>2011false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-words-from-german-language-weltschmerz--67536642weltschmerz from Philipp De Vries. Word in action: Muße with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Wild.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67536642Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:38:49 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the German word weltschmerz from Philipp De Vries. Word in action: Muße with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Wild.weltschmerz from Philipp De Vries. Word in action: Muße with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Wild.]]>1915false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-words-from-dutch-language-zingeving--67461829zingeving from astrophysicist Margot Brouwer. Poem by Maggie: Zingeving.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67461829Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:02:55 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emiy learn the Dutch word zingeving from astrophysicist Margot Brouwer. Poem by Maggie: Zingeving.zingeving from astrophysicist Margot Brouwer. Poem by Maggie: Zingeving.]]>1819false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-words-from-german-language-musse--67368794uße from Philipp De Vries and explore petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Emily: Muße.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67368794Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:05:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the German word muße from Philipp De Vries and explore petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Emily: Muße.uße from Philipp De Vries and explore petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Emily: Muße.]]>1708false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-words-from-dutch-language-polderon--67088810polderon and put the word "boss" on trial with judge C. Brian Smith. Poem by Maggie: Polderon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67088810Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:00:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Dutch word polderon and put the word "boss" on trial with judge C. Brian Smith. Poem by Maggie: Polderon.polderon and put the word "boss" on trial with judge C. Brian Smith. Poem by Maggie: Polderon.]]>1836false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-words-from-dutch-language-uitwaaien-and-voorpret--67194360uitwaaien and voorpret from Jozua Ros and explore the Cajun lagniappe with Brenda Pontiff. Poem by Emily: Uitwaaien.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67194360Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Dutch words uitwaaien and voorpret from Jozua Ros and explore the Cajun lagniappe with Brenda Pontiff. Poem by Emily: Uitwaaien.uitwaaien and voorpret from Jozua Ros and explore the Cajun lagniappe with Brenda Pontiff. Poem by Emily: Uitwaaien.]]>1381false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-words-from-swedish-language-fika--67089000 fika from Tomas Walch and explore the word petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: fika]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67089000Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Swedish word fika from Tomas Walch and explore the word petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: fika fika from Tomas Walch and explore the word petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: fika]]>1916false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-words-from-swedish-language-vemod--67015316vemod from Tomas Walch, coin the word "crookie," and put the word "manifestation" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitkin. Poem by Emily: Vemod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67015316Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:47 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Swedish word vemod from Tomas Walch, coin the word "crookie," and put the word "manifestation" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitkin. Poem by Emily: Vemodvemod from Tomas Walch, coin the word "crookie," and put the word "manifestation" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura Aitkin. Poem by Emily: Vemod]]>1997false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-words-from-irish-language-plamas--66933563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66933563Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:23:47 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Irish word plámás from Leonie McDonagh and coin the term "folly space" with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: plámás.1567false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-words-from-irish-language-slan-abhaile--66850455slán abhaile from Hiberno-English speaker Jimmy Doyle. Pop quiiz with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Slán abhaile.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66850455Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:15:10 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the word slán abhaile from Hiberno-English speaker Jimmy Doyle. Pop quiiz with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Slán abhaile.slán abhaile from Hiberno-English speaker Jimmy Doyle. Pop quiiz with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Slán abhaile.]]>1959false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-words-from-irish-language-craic--66763191in the flesh and learn the Irish word craic from Leonie McDonagh. Poem by Maggie: Craic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66763191Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:52:37 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily are back for season two with new episodes. They discuss meeting for the first time in Belfast in the flesh and learn the Irish word craic from Leonie McDonagh. Poem by Maggie: Craic.in the flesh and learn the Irish word craic from Leonie McDonagh. Poem by Maggie: Craic.]]>1937belfast,craic,irish,linguistics,peterrollins,wakefalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-10-words-from-ancient-greek-language-plus-scarpetta-word-in-action--66633317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66633317Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:35:01 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of Episode 10 Ancient Greek Anchors plus word in action "scarpetta" with Susan Levinson.2079eudomonia,eunomia,greek,peterrollins,scarpettafalse140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-9-words-from-hawaiian-language-plus-wildflower-poem--66539055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66539055Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:39:51 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of episode 9 Hawaiian Harmony plus a poem for the wildflower downingia by Norm Milstein.2011downingia,hawaii,hawaiian,ponofalse139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-8-words-from-yiddish-language-plus-bonus-german-poet-in-amsterdam--66411914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66411914Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:45:16 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of episode eight Yiddish Yums plus poetry from Philipp de Vries.2277amsterdam,clubchurch,sinbravelyfalse138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-7-words-from-spanish-language-plus-bonus-swedish-poetry--66331414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66331414Thu, 29 May 2025 19:54:06 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of episode 7 Spanish Specials plus poetry by Swedish poet Tomas Walch.2060diminutive,estrenar,poetry,swedishfalse136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-6-words-from-chinese-language-plus-bonus-danish-poetry--66208126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66208126Thu, 22 May 2025 19:04:02 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of Episode Six Chinese Charms plus bonus: two poems by Danish Ulrick Dam.2347chinese,danish,denmark,houpafalse135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-5-words-from-hindi-language-plus-theme-music-by-jake-labotz--66107447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66107447Thu, 15 May 2025 21:24:06 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of Episode Five: Hindi Horizons Plus Jake Labotz sings the theme song for 50 Words For Snow: Love Advice From Grandma, one of Maggie's favorite songs ever.2549hindi,india,jakelabotz,jigivisha,jugaad,linguisticsfalse134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-4-words-from-bengali-language-plus-guest-music--65638951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65638951Thu, 08 May 2025 16:40:41 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun on Episode Four Bengali Bounty plus "guest music" - the song City Girl with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.2255false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-3-words-from-german-language-plus-words-on-the-brink-music--65630334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65630334Thu, 01 May 2025 18:00:42 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of Episode Three German Gems plus Words on the Brink song "Rock Tree River" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.2504false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-2-words-from-japanese-language-plus-words-on-trial-music--65630325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65630325Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:31:06 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of Episode Two Japanese Jewels plus Words On Trial song "You Go Your Way" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.2380false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rerun-of-ep-1-words-from-dutch-language-plus-italian-swear-words--65596329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596329Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:02:47 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesRerun of episode one Dutch Delights. Bonus: Italian actress Laura James shares how to swear in Italian.2380false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-the-scarpetta-episode--65529792scarpetta – a piece of bread used to mop up last bits of sauce) and review their favorite word specimens found on their expedition]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65529792Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:28:56 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesThe final episode of season one. Maggie and Emily scoop up the last bits of interviews (like a scarpetta – a piece of bread used to mop up last bits of sauce) and review their favorite word specimens found on their expeditionscarpetta – a piece of bread used to mop up last bits of sauce) and review their favorite word specimens found on their expedition]]>2155cherryblossoms,language,linguistics,peterbaynham,scarpetta,stressfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-words-from-scottish-language-haar-and-coorie--65323692 haar and coorie from Scotland native Lynsay Mackay. They discuss with Steve O'Donnell a word he has coined: Arbeitstraumschreck. Word in Action "hurkle durkle" with Eric Giancoli and poem by Maggie: Hurkle Durkle; For Those Who Stay in Bed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65323692Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:20:37 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Scottish words haar and coorie from Scotland native Lynsay Mackay. They discuss with Steve O'Donnell a word he has coined: Arbeitstraumschreck. Word in Action "hurkle durkle" with Eric Giancoli and poem by Maggie: Hurkle... haar and coorie from Scotland native Lynsay Mackay. They discuss with Steve O'Donnell a word he has coined: Arbeitstraumschreck. Word in Action "hurkle durkle" with Eric Giancoli and poem by Maggie: Hurkle Durkle; For Those Who Stay in Bed.]]>1876coorie,haar,hurkledurkle,linguistics,poetry,scotland,steveodonnellfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-fifty-shades-of-snow-the-pain-episode--65217747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65217747Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:46:38 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk with author Leigh Cowart about the terms nociception and hyperalgesia. They discuss embarrassing sounds with actress Naomi Grossman and learn the term vinted coined by Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan. Poem by Emily: Oi Void.1908false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-words-from-language-of-poker-on-tilt-and-pot-committed--64963414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64963414Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:35:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the poker terms “pot committed” and “on tilt” from TV writer producer poker champion Matt Salsberg. They talk with philosopher Pete Rollins about freedom from the pursuit of happiness. Poem by Maggie: On Tilt.1721mattsalsberg,ontilt,poker,potcommittedfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-words-from-japanese-language-ikigai-and-okagesama--64865969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64865969Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:01:34 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Japanese words ikigai and okagesama from native speakers Masami Covey and Yujiro Seki. Word in action “apisoir” with Eric Giancoli and poem by Emily: Ikigai.1905ikigai,okagesamafalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-bird-brilliance-zugunruhe-and-murmuration--64733252zugunruhe from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson. Isi the Scribe discuss (and shares a poem) about animal collective nouns. Poem by Maggie: Zugunruhe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64733252Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:44:23 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn about murmurations and zugunruhe from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson. Isi the Scribe discuss (and shares a poem) about animal collective nouns. Poem by Maggie: Zugunruhe.zugunruhe from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson. Isi the Scribe discuss (and shares a poem) about animal collective nouns. Poem by Maggie: Zugunruhe.]]>1902false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-wine-wisdom-terroir-and-noble-rot-botrytis--64608295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64608295Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:03 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the words from “terroir” and “noble rot” from wine educator  Nora Murphy. They discover “apisoir” with Michael Alberty and “aha-mnesty” with C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily:  Terroir.1787barefootwine,gundlachbundschu,michaelalberty,noblerot,noramurphy,wine,zinfandelfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-buddhist-blessings-dukkha-and-mudita--64462926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64462926Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:09:07 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the Buddhist words dukkha and mudita with Zen priest Senshin and put the word “karma” on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Maggie: Not To My Liking.1860buddhism,dukkha,fournobletruths,mudita,zcla,zen,zencenterfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-valentines-words-for-love-around-the-world--64362477galaxies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64362477Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:31:40 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk to guests from around the world about love and learn how people say “I love you” across the globe. Poem by Emily: galaxies.galaxies.]]>1764linguistic,love,valentinesfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-words-from-the-armenian-language-mousmous-and-qti-maz--64232996qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64232996Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:00:28 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Armenian words qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.]]>1677armenia,brickianity,lovewins,mousmous,noonyeah,qtimaz,robbellfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-words-from-math-and-music-isophene-asymptote-and-mondegreen--64022212 isophene and asymptote with fiction writer Susan Sechrist and learn the musical term mondegreen from jazz singer Sarah Spiegel. Poem by Emily: Isophene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64022212Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:43:37 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the words isophene and asymptote with fiction writer Susan Sechrist and learn the musical term mondegreen from jazz singer Sarah Spiegel. Poem by Emily: Isophene. isophene and asymptote with fiction writer Susan Sechrist and learn the musical term mondegreen from jazz singer Sarah Spiegel. Poem by Emily: Isophene.]]>1747asymptote,isophene,jazz,linguistics,mondegreenfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-words-from-hebrew-language-asir-toda-and-nefesh--63836350 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)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63836350Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:51:12 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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) 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)]]>1840asirtoda,finland,hebrew,kalsarikännit,linguistics,nefesh,pantsdrunkfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-words-from-pashto-language-gharzai-and-sabar--63693690gharzai 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63693690Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:23:49 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.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.]]>1912afghanistan,cosmicdictionary,gharzai,language,lewiscarroll,linguistics,poetry,sabarfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-words-from-pashto-language-khomar-and-melamastia--63551145khomar 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. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63551145Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:05:31 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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...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. ]]>1939afghanistan,flaneur,khomar,linguistics,melamastia,pantofoliao,pashtofalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-words-from-french-language-depaysement-and-flaneur--63397823flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63397823Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:15:58 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John Ekezian. Poem by Emily: Dépaysement.]]>1968depaysement,fjaka,flaneur,french,linguistics,poetry,scripted,travelfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-words-from-croatian-language-pomalo-and-fjaka--63289768pomalo 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63289768Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:04:54 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces 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.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.]]>2219bhagavadgita,chronos,croatia,fjaka,linguistics,pomalo,yogafalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-words-from-swedish-language-slutspurt-and-lagom--63174742slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63174742Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:43:11 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word "woolfthdt." Poem by Emily: Lagom.]]>1702agoodkindofcrazy,lagom,linguistics,majkennillson,slutspurt,swedishfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-words-from-italian-language-scarpetta-and-spaghettata--63039703scarpetta 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63039703Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:22:43 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie 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.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.]]>1776cooking,gossip,ilaliancuisine,italian,pasta,scarpetta,sofiamilos,spaghettatafalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-words-from-farsi-language-taarof-and-khaste-nabashid--62944506taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62944506Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:27:18 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic trial. Poem by Emily: Taarof.]]>1774culturallinguistics,farsi,happybirthday,khastenabashid,linguistics,persian,taaroffalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-words-from-ancient-greek-language-eunomia-and-eudomonia--62741560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62741560Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:03:56 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words eunomia and eudomonia with scholar and theologian Peter Rollins. They coin the word "tempfatum." Poem by Maggie: Eunomia in the Aftermath.1997eudomonia,eunomia,greek,hell,linguistics,peterrollinsfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-words-from-hawaiian-language-pono-and-ha-aha-a--62654172pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem by Emily: Getting Low.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62654172Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:10:36 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Hawaiian words pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem by Emily: Getting Low.pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of "cringe" on trial with Judge Matt Aitken. Poem by Emily: Getting Low.]]>1911false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-words-from-yiddish-language-machatunim-and-kvell--62563342machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: They Kvell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62563342Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:58:24 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Yiddish words machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: They Kvell.machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with Tammy Schlofterson. Poem by Maggie: They Kvell.]]>1752false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-words-from-spanish-language-estrenar-and-the-diminutive--62481109estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: To Be Dear.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62481109Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:05:58 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily discuss the Spanish diminutive and the word estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: To Be Dear.estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and coin the word conker. Poem by Maggie: To Be Dear.]]>1901false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-words-from-chinese-language-guimi-gui-mi-and-houpa-hou-pa--62391567guimi 诡秘  and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put the word “bromance” on trial with judge Matt Aiken. Poem by Emily: “Houpa: A Poem About PTSD.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62391567Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:28:17 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily learn the Chinese words guimi https://chinese.yabla.com/chinese-english-pinyin-dictionary.php?define=%E8%AF%A1https://chinese.yabla.com/chinese-english-pinyin-dictionary.php?define=%E7%A7%98  and houpa...guimi 诡秘  and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put the word “bromance” on trial with judge Matt Aiken. Poem by Emily: “Houpa: A Poem About PTSD.”]]>2135chinese,language,linguistics,poetry,ptsd,wordnerdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-words-from-hindi-language-jugaad-and-jigivisha--62303205jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity Labors” by Maggie.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62303205Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:07:10 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily talk to native Hindi speaker Shashi Bandhu and learn the words jigivisha and jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity Labors” by Maggie.jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from the brink of extinction. Poem “Necessity Labors” by Maggie.]]>2130false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-words-from-bengali-language-aram-and-jhapang-jhapang--62211828Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and explore the concept of a soul wink from hotline caller Tammy Slofterson. Poem by Emily: Aram.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62211828Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:05:08 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and explore the concept of a soul wink from hotline caller...Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim Vallely, coin the word “rain-newel” and explore the concept of a soul wink from hotline caller Tammy Slofterson. Poem by Emily: Aram.]]>2005false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-words-from-german-language-waldensemkeit-torschlusspanik-and-kaputreparium--62112190torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with judge Jim Vallely and coin the word “torschlusspresence.” Poem by Maggie “Nothing at All.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62112190Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:34:00 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with judge Jim Vallely and coin the word...torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with judge Jim Vallely and coin the word “torschlusspresence.” Poem by Maggie “Nothing at All.”]]>2256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-words-from-japanese-language-wabi-sabi-and-shoshin--62021078wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblunder” and “loomingloss.” Poem by Emily “A Japanese View of Love.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62021078Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:36:22 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the Japanese words wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblunder” and “loomingloss.” Poem by Emily “A Japanese...wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblunder” and “loomingloss.” Poem by Emily “A Japanese View of Love.”]]>2177false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preview-maggie-and-emily-s-mission--61144150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61144150Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:17:27 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesOur mission.405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-words-from-dutch-language-gezellig-and-niksen--61248002gezellig and niksen with Dutch native speaker Natanel Bohmer. They put the word “lazy” on trial with judge Matt Vern, coin the word “sacred flakery,” and learn how long it takes it the average human being Jim Vallely to eat a banana. Poem by Maggie: Pilgrim! Stop your Progress!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61248002Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:16:25 +0000Maggie Rowe and Emily GarcesMaggie and Emily explore the Dutch words gezellig and niksen with Dutch native speaker Natanel Bohmer. They put the word “lazy” on trial with judge Matt Vern, coin the word “sacred flakery,” and learn how long it takes it the average human being Jim...gezellig and niksen with Dutch native speaker Natanel Bohmer. They put the word “lazy” on trial with judge Matt Vern, coin the word “sacred flakery,” and learn how long it takes it the average human being Jim Vallely to eat a banana. Poem by Maggie: Pilgrim! Stop your Progress!]]>2120false11full