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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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word nerd

Fathima Kinza

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This one's for the uncommons and the old fashioned romantics. As much for the activists and the mystics, as it is for the nerds – lovers of language, poetry and prose, in literature and in film. Welcome to word nerd! Here we sink our teeth into the delicious words that make our world. New episodes are released on Sundays
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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
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Words from the Nerds Podcast

Aiden, Charley, and Ben

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We are the "Words from the Nerds" podcast, and we are here to talk about all nerdy things including film and tv! Anything from weekly news to overall discussions on these topics. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Enjoy your stay :)
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Fill Me In

Be More Smarter

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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that's what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it's about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.
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The Word Nerds Archive

Dave Shepherd, Howard Shepherd, Howard Chang

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The Word Nerds is a weekly podcast on words, language, and why we say the things we do. Three language teachers share their ideas about the roots of everyday English. Each edition explores a rude word of the week. In addition to looking at language change, the podcast features music by independent artists each week. Shownotes/links: www.thewordnerds.org.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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TRIVIA TIME

Trivia Time Weekly Podcast

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Trivia Time is a weekly pub quiz style podcast. Each week, we will be presenting you with 5 rounds of 8 questions as well as a bonus anagram. Themes and categories will vary, but generally you can expect a music/audio round, a general knowledge round, a classic subject round, a celebrity/pop culture round, and a connection round. Get together with your trivia team or play solo, at home or on the go, because it's Trivia Time!
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The Nerd Element

The Nerd Element

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The Urban Dictionary describes “Nerding Out” as getting overly excited about something that isn’t generally “cool”. The word “Cool” is societal. Why should our interests be defined by the perception of others? Here at The Nerd Element we want to DECONSTRUCT the word cool. The Nerd Element exists to bring people together to entertain and educate about nerd culture. Whether you Nerd Out about pop culture, literature, travel or even politics, The Nerd Element is the place for you. We are just t ...
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A weekly video game podcast from two friends who came up during the couch co-op era! Join stand-up comedian Lam Guluka, and tech geek @macktion as they analyze the current state of video games, gaming kickstarters, nerd trivia, video game legalese , and more! All episodes are interactive with our viewers! Join us LIVE every Tuesday at 9pm CST at Twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod. Episodes get uploaded every Wednesday!
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Welcome to our RPG actual play and review show; the Pocket System Podcast! Our mission is to have fun with friends and share some of these awesome pocket-sized systems with you. Whether its running games at conventions, taking a breather from a long campaign, improving storytelling skills, or introducing people to roleplaying games, pocket systems can really shine. Listen along as we dive into some of the smallest systems around & find your next favorite. Thanks for checking us out!
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The World Needs Nerds

The Sonar Network

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Nerd is a loaded word, but that’s why we love it. THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS (hosted by MacKenzie Green) is an exploration through fandom and pop culture, with a lot of laughs. Whether it’s the MCU, VPR, or Memory athletics—THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS is here to talk about it. Brought to you by your friends at L.A. Comic Con!
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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Nerdy Folks Podcast

Matthew Seipel-Anderson

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A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
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Nerdonomy

Nerdonomy

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Nerds on Film and Nerds on History have each had their last word. And yet like the legendary Phoenix (the bird, not Jean Grey), a new podcast rises from their ashes. Are we still covering Film? Yes. Are we bringing back History episodes? Absolutely. What about those long talked-about Nerds on Words and Nerds on Books episodes, or even Nerds on Science? We’ll definitely cover those too. We are now, simply, Nerdonomy. Our rebranded podcast uses the season format, and episodes will release week ...
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The 8-Bit Bar

Jonathan Perry

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The best place to hang and talk about video games and anything nerd culture and more! Stay tuned for weekly episodes and make sure if you like this to share it with your nerd friends and family to soread the word.
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The SLP Now Podcast is your go-to resource for practical speech-language pathology tips. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from Marisha Mets, a school-based SLP turned research nerd. She’ll be joined by expert guests to answer your biggest questions. Submit your questions at slpnow.com/ask.
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The art world is vibrant and full of surprises. Let artist, choreographer, and self-described art nerd Rodney Veal be your guide on a journey of exploration as he interviews creative professionals about what inspires them. Each episode is a conversation with an honest-to-goodness working art maker, risk taker, and world shaper.
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The #1 Dynasty League fantasy football podcast. We talk fantasy strategy, trades, free-agent signings, weekly sits and starts, buy lows and sell highs, rookies breakdowns, and everything else NFL. Whether you're just starting a league or have been in a dynasty fantasy league for years this podcast has it all! We're here to help you create your dynasty and win league championships!
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Eat My Words

Johanna Almstead

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Pull up a seat at our table, where badass women from all walks of life—fashion, beauty, design, music, philanthropy, art, and more—come together to share honest stories, serve truths, and dig into the realities of modern womanhood.
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
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On The Metal

Oxide Computer Company

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As a part of starting Oxide Computer Company, Bryan Cantrill and Jess Frazelle decided to also create the podcast that they always wanted. Joined frequently by their boss, Steve Tuck, Bryan and Jess interview incredible guests retelling stories of adventure at the hardware/software interface. It’s unapologetically technical and as Jess says, “the nerdiest podcast on the face of the planet” -- but if you're their kind of nerd, you'll find yourself hanging on every word!
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Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.This week, Nick sits down with Dr Anastasia Hronis to discuss her debut non-fiction self-help book, The Dopamine Brain.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also…
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Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara tackle a unique challenge: describing dynasty players in just one word. The duo breaks down Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr., Dak Prescott, and Rome Odunze with creative terms that capture each player's current situation and fantasy outlook. From Mason Taylor as a beacon of hope for the Jets t…
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Send Us A Text To Be Read On The Podcast!!! OH BOY! We got a BANGER on our hands today and a jam packed episode 115. After a few weeks off, we are back hitting the ground running giving yall the best content yall deserve surrounding some major releases that came out. Sit back and relax while we nerd out to the big end of the year swing in content. …
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Episode 359 where we talk about Rebecca Heineman- the first US Video Game Champion, Physical game trophies, Game Awards’ Mistake, and in our Sound Test feature, reveal the mystery sound from episode 319 while we share a new challenge! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer questions/business inq…
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What a fun convo! Bo and I were joined by Rev. Dr. Chaz Snider, a Moravian Minister and Radical Theologian for some nerdy goodness. We started with something that's been keeping me up at night: the dangerous decoupling of Jewish identity from Israeli identity in certain conservative circles, and how this might unleash a kind of naked antisemitism w…
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Get ready for a funny, heartfelt, incredibly inspiring conversation today. Samantha Srinivasan joins me and we get into it. She slid into the Entertainment PR industry as a self-professed lone wolf comedy nerd who hustled without any industry connections and created Sechel PR. Made up of an all-women strategy team, Sechel PR specializes in cultivat…
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The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down players heading for a value cliff in 2026 and shares trade strategies for the playoff push. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price discuss end-of-season roster moves, graveyard candidates, and players they can't quit. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube With most leagues entering Wee…
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Episode 361 where we talk about Brand Loyalty, see if AI can replace us, The most recent Supreme Court Case that might destroy the internet, Leroy Jenkins, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer questions/business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Follow us on twitter…
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Shauna and Dan talk about the ancient phrase, never look a gift horse in the mouth. Bonus: What would $200,000 in 1912 be worth today, Can you really tell the age of a horse by looking at its teeth, and the best ice cream flavor It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, …
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In this compelling episode of "Rodney Veal's Inspired By," host Rodney Veal welcomes internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer Irene Rodriguez. The conversation delves into Irene’s early dance training in Cuba, her passion for flamenco, and her journey to the United States. Follow Irene on social media: @irenerodriguezcompania Lea…
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The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down the most disappointing fantasy football players of 2025 across every position, analyzing why elite prospects like Marvin Harrison Jr and Brian Thomas Jr failed to meet expectations and which disappointed assets represent buy low opportunities.By Rich Dotson: Dynasty Fantasy Football Guru
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Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the most disappointing dynasty fantasy football players of 2025, covering one player at each position who failed to meet expectations. With the fantasy playoffs just one week away, the hosts analyze which assets let managers down and whether any of these fallers represent buy low opportunities heading into th…
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Today we have two incredible guests on the pod! We talk turning pain into purpose, the stigma and narrative around divorced women in 2025, and how divorce is a chance to redefine the relationships in our lives. Tamara Frankfort Odinec spent the past 25 years at the forefront of technology and marketing in various leadership roles, and most recently…
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Show Notes: slpnow.com/241 Want to access the free materials mentioned in the podcast? Go to slpnow.com/pod! Did you know that just a handful of prefixes and suffixes account for most derivational words students encounter? In this episode, we break down simple, effective strategies for teaching morphology in speech therapy — so you can help student…
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This week, Ryan and Brian dive into Lucky Charms, question the motivations of the Kingston Trio, and discuss a challenge to the "get what it's called" rule. All that, plus there's a brand new Contest of Now (a standard crossword). If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donat…
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The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the fantasy playoffs including Alec Pierce's consistency questions, Bryce Young's job security surge, and whether Saquon Barkley is a buy low opportunity.By Rich Dotson: Dynasty Fantasy Football Guru
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Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the fantasy playoffs. With just one week remaining before most leagues kick off their postseason, the crew analyzes which players are surging at the perfect time and which assets are tumbling down dynasty rankings. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Appl…
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01/12/2025 "Stranger Things season five means nothing to me" Fetch! Sit! Watch every Wes Anderson film! This week it's dog breeds. Are St Bernards truly blessed? Are terriers terrible? Are whippets always huffing gas? Tune in to find out! Harvey Dudgeon Knots Etymology Dog breeds Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley Also …
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Everything I Know About Publishing with Dani Vee and A.L. Tait. If you want to know everything about publishing tune into this new series where seasoned authors tells us everything they know about the publishing industry with a deep dive into their publishing journey. Find out the greatest lesson A.L. Tait has learned, tips for writers, the importa…
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Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.This week, Nick sits down with Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm.TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, …
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We'd love to hear from you! When life speeds up, our focus is usually the first thing to slip through the cracks. In this episode, we talk about why our brains feel so overloaded this time of year—and how a few small, intentional shifts can change the next four weeks in a meaningful way. This is a gentle, practical roadmap for finding lightness, cl…
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Dani Vee and William J Byrne chat about his new book The Warrumbar 💛They talk about the importance of story, intergenerational relationships, the lasting impact of history, how stories are influenced by personal stories.The episode also touches on domestic violence (so always listen with care), and the complexity of family.The Warrumbar is a coming…
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This week, Kim Masters talks to writer-director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman about their latest Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man. Johnson opens up about leaning on his producer when he panics during the writing process—and why, oddly enough, he never hit that wall on The Last Jedi. Bergman explains why he and Johnson prefer to bank…
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John & Radio Matt take on Survivor Series: WarGames with their predictions, chat through the week’s biggest wrestling news and rumors, and look back at their top 3 John Cena moments to celebrate his upcoming retirement. A fun, energetic episode packed with pro wrestling insight and nostalgia. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/two-word…
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Here's our Thanksgiving episode with some vital jazzercise energy and a whole lot of carnitas-shaking—you're welcome for that visual. But then we got into the real stuff: like how exhausting it is when every single day brings another thing that would've ended any other administration, and how our outrage sensors are so fried we might miss the momen…
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Episode 360 where we talk with returning guest Metzgirl about AI and its use in games, Fortnite, Ocarina of Time, a kickstarter that is heavily inspired by Capcom’s Blue Bomber, and so much more! Till Dec 3rd 2025 you can tell the US Patent Office that they SHOULD NOT go through with their proposed limitations to the Inter Partes Review process. Fi…
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Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara kick it old school in this Dynasty Fantasy Football Thanksgiving episode, diving into players they're thankful for in 2025. The duo explores comeback stories like Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones, proving no player is ever truly buried in dynasty. They discuss veterans like Davante Adams and Derrick Henry, showing age i…
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Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get our horror gaming in! This week, we’ve got Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios (https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/) with us to talk about the great TTRPGs he’s been making. Also: more daggerheart stuff, a couple of companies not doing so well, and FFG crowdfunding?? Join us on Discor…
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This week Shauna and Dan explore the surprising origins of pie in the sky. Bonus: Workers rights, Great British actors, and the biggest meal of the day It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like e…
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Garret Price and Andrew Mott dive deep into dynasty tight end rankings, building a tier system from scratch. The hosts debate where elite names like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride belong, with McBride making a case for the top spot after his dominant 2025 season.By Rich Dotson: Dynasty Fantasy Football Guru
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