87. Macadam
Pack your bags and grab some snacks, because this week Kyle and Emily are going on a literal road trip through the meaning and origin of the word macadam.
86. Cumshaw
Looking for some gift ideas to say thank you to your delivery person? You’re in luck, cause this week Emily and Kyle are discussing the meaning and origin of the word cumshaw.
85. Jactitation
In this episode, Kyle and Emily discuss the meaning and origin of the word jactitation. No cap… Okay, maybe a little cap.
84. Apostrophe with the Apostrophe Protection Society
Gather ‘round y’all, because this week Kyle and Emily are chatting with Bob McCalden, Chairman of the Apostrophe Protection Society.
83. Bowdlerize
Take a trip through the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of censorship, as Emily and Kyle discuss the meaning and origin of the word bowdlerize.
80. Accismus
This week, Emily and Kyle discuss the meaning and origin of the word accismus. They’re too polite to say it themselves, but really they’d love for you to listen.
79. Peccant
Get ready for a sinfully good episode that is sure to get you out of a bad mood, because Kyle and Emily are discussing the meaning and origin of the word peccant.
78. Agitprop
We hope you’re ready to start the revolution, because Emily and Kyle are talking about the meaning and origin of the word agitprop.
77. Zaftig
Get ready for some hot goss’ and buxom gals, because this week Kyle and Emily are discussing the meaning and origin of the word zaftig.
75. Syzygy
This week, the sun, moon, and planet earth all come into conjunction as Kyle and Emily talk about the meaning and origin of the word syzygy.
74. Polyglot with Gaston Dorren
Emily and Kyle take a break from Duolingo to talk about language learning with an expert on the subject: polyglot, journalist, and author of language books Babel and Lingo, Gaston Dorren.
73. Hogmanay
Kyle and Emily take a cup o’ kindness for the sake of auld lang syne, and talk all about Hogmanay, i.e. New Year’s in Scotland.
72. The Chump Holiday Special
It’s that time of year again, and Seth, Kyle, and Emily are celebrating the merriest of holidays. Is it Christmas, you ask? No, of course not! It’s Chump!!
71. Slang with Jonathon Green
This week, Kyle and Emily leave their manners a little on the left hand as they’re joined by the author of Green’s Dictionary of Slang and foremost slang lexicographer Jonathon Green.
70. Stickybeak
This week, Kyle and Emily peek over the fence to get a glimpse at both the neighbor’s yard and the meaning and origin of the word stickybeak.
69. Grawlix
This week, Emily and Kyle open the Sunday newspaper, turn to the funnies page, and read all about the meaning and origin of the word grawlix.
68. Punctilio
Better brush up on your manners, because this week Kyle and Emily are talking about the meaning and origin of the word punctilio.