Why does 'Here comes he' sound so wrong?
1228. This week, we look at why "Here comes the bride" sounds right but "Here comes he" sounds wrong. Then we have an update on Zipf's law: after whales and dolphins, researchers may have found it in birdsong too.
The "here comes he" segment was written by Ray Belli, a longtime podcaster, musician,…
Your college essay doesn't need an extraordinary story, with Ethan Sawyer
1229. This week, we talk with Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy, about AI and college admissions essays. We look at why admissions officers told him “don’t” when it comes to AI, what he calls the “disembodied voice” of AI writing, and why he rewrote the new editions of his books by hand. Then we …
Your college essay doesn't need an extraordinary story, with Ethan Sawyer
1229. This week, we talk with Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy, about AI and college admissions essays. We look at why admissions officers told him “don’t” when it comes to AI, what he calls the “disembodied voice” of AI writing, and why he rewrote the new editions of his books by hand. Then we …
Bills Postgame Live: Instant Reaction To Bills Win Over Raiders
Senior Team Reporter Maddy Glab and former Bills safety George Wilson shared their biggest takeaways from Buffalo's 33-30 win over the Raiders. They discussed Josh Allen's adjustments in the second half, offensive contributions from Keon Coleman and James Cook, and the defense making plays in impor…
Honus Wagner, Part One: Some Yellow in Him
Honus Wagner, Part One: Some Yellow in Him The greatest shortstop of his era makes the last out of the first World Series, and a Boston writer questions his courage.
On October 13, 1903, Honus Wagner struck out to end the first modern World Series. Six days later, The Sporting News printed a Boston…
What's a familect? The words only your family uses
1230. This week, the whole show is about familects, the words and phrases you only use with your family. We look at where they come from and what they do, how the same thing happens among friends and fans, and why borrowing someone else's insider words can backfire.
A hearty thank-you to our Keeper…
What's a familect? The words only your family uses
1230. This week, the whole show is about familects, the words and phrases you only use with your family. We look at where they come from and what they do, how the same thing happens among friends and fans, and why borrowing someone else's insider words can backfire.
A hearty thank-you to our Keeper…
Beowulf’s ‘you know,’ Shakespeare’s ‘prithee,’ and the myth of Valley Girl ‘like,’ with Dr. Laurel Brinton
1231. This week, Valerie Fridland steps in for Mignon and sits down with linguist Laurel Brinton to talk about little words like “well,” “you know,” and “like.” They look at why “well” signals bad news, how “Beowulf” may open with the Old English version of “you know,” and why “prithee” disappeared…
Beowulf’s ‘you know,’ Shakespeare’s ‘prithee,’ and the myth of Valley Girl ‘like,’ with Dr. Laurel Brinton
1231. This week, Valerie Fridland steps in for Mignon and sits down with linguist Laurel Brinton to talk about little words like “well,” “you know,” and “like.” They look at why “well” signals bad news, how “Beowulf” may open with the Old English version of “you know,” and why “prithee” disappeared…
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‐ Benjamin "Llamacorn" Franklin
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