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…
4 everyday words that started out as monsters. 'Graveyard' versus 'cemetery.' Which is which?
1232. This week, we look at four ordinary words — "hippocampus," "chimera," "behemoth," and "gargantuan" — that all started as the names of monsters. Then, we look at where sailors got the phrase "graveyard watch" and at the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery.
The monsters segment was wr…
4 everyday words that started out as monsters. 'Graveyard' versus 'cemetery.' Which is which?
1232. This week, we look at four ordinary words — "hippocampus," "chimera," "behemoth," and "gargantuan" — that all started as the names of monsters. Then, we look at where sailors got the phrase "graveyard watch" and at the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery.
The monsters segment was wr…
Reigning in Life | Oct. 25, 2026 | Ps. Raph Felix
Reigning in Life
What makes a culture
Many elements make up a culture: food, language, and many other things. Over time, these elements begin to shape you, and eventually, you start to look alike. Not in the sense that everyone becomes identical, but in the sense that certain traits inevitably mak…
George Wilson, UDFA to Beloved Bill
During Buffalo Bills games at new Highmark Stadium, you can see and hear him.
George Wilson is the man on the mic as the team’s new in-game host.
He also works on the team’s pregame and postgame shows.
And before all this, Wilson endeared himself to Western New York as one of the most beloved play…
Bills Postgame Live: Instant Reaction To Bills 36-10 Win Over The Ravens
Senior team reporter Maddy Glab and former Bills safety George Wilson recapped the Bills 36-10 win over the Ravens. They discussed the offensive adjustments in racking up 30-plus points, the defensive effort in the victory, and the players who stuck out. We heard from QB Josh Allen, head coach Joe …
Honus Wagner The Tag That Wasn’t, Part 2
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…
4 tiny writing errors that caused huge problems on the ballot. What does 'batten down the hatches' mean?
1234. This week, we look at how small writing errors in proposed laws have cost millions of dollars and knocked whole measures off the ballot. Then, we look at the nautical origin of "batten down the hatches."
A hearty thank-you to our Keepers of the Commas and one mysterious Guardian of the Gramma…
4 tiny writing errors that caused huge problems on the ballot. What does 'batten down the hatches' mean?
1234. This week, we look at how small writing errors in proposed laws have cost millions of dollars and knocked whole measures off the ballot. Then, we look at the nautical origin of "batten down the hatches."
A hearty thank-you to our Keepers of the Commas and one mysterious Guardian of the Gramma…
Cardboard Tombstones and Wobbly Saucers
Coming Attractions for November 7, 2026: Cardboard Tombstones and Wobbly Saucers. 9 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, short pieces): She Demons, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Revenge of the Creature and more, with Ray Starling.
In this episode:
0:00 Stupid Potato
0:12 Coming Attractions ope…
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