Best Scots Language Podcasts (2025)

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Barbara Kingsolver on Writing and the Recovery Center Built by Demon Copperhead 1:03:08

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What did you think of this episode? *This episode originally aired August 1, 2024* Barbara Kingsolver's novel just keeps on giving: this month she opened the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence in my home county of Lee (VA) because, as she says in this episode, what Demon needed most was his mother. In this episode, the eastern Kentucky native…

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The Ballad of Falling Rock and Author Jordan Dotson 37:16

13d ago37:16

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What did you think of this episode? The Ballad of Falling Rock is one of the best novels I've read this year, so I was fortunate to be able to interview its author, Jordan Dotson. Listen in as we talk about his inspiration for the novel (which began with a snow day and no electricity) and the family stories that helped form the historical context f…

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Ep. 3 Trials, Tribulations, and Trumpets 28:14

17d ago28:14

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In this deeply personal episode, Scot Loyd reflects on growing up Pentecostal under the watchful eyes of his grandmother, who lived every day with the unshakable belief that Jesus might return at any moment. Through stories filled with nostalgia, dread, and wonder, Scot unpacks the emotional complexity of believing you’re both chosen and never quit…

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The Art of Listening 27:45

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Michael Rosen talks to sociolinguist Dr Haru Yamada about how we listen in different ways across different cultures and social groups. It's the side of conversation that is not about talking, but which is equally - if not more - important to how we communicate. Haru is the author of 'Kiku: The Japonese Art of Good Listening', and she believes that …

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Kendra Winchester of the Read Appalachia Podcast and the Books that Made Us 42:54

19d ago42:54

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What did you think of this episode? This week, I'm collaborating with another podcaster, Kendra Winchester, from Appalachian Ohio. She hosts and produces the award-winning Read Appalachia podcast. Naturally, we're talking about books and authors, but also the way language shaped us, and how we grew into an understanding of what it means to be Appal…

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Lists 27:40

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Most of us make lists in some form or other - from essential groceries to reasons to feel positive about life. In this programme Linguistics Researcher Jo Nolan talks to Michael about her interest in the language we use in their making and their uses in literature and society.Jo says the language we use in our lists is idiolectal - it reflects our …

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Season 3: "Let's Discuss" Southern and Appalachian Culture with Landon Bryant 38:21

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What did you think of this episode? Landon Bryant, author of Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern and social media sensation @landontalks, launches Season 3 of the podcast. We'll talk about everything from hollers to waspers, Dolly and Loretta, cornbread and poke cakes, the overlap between deep South and Appalachian culture, liter…

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Grazie, Mister 49:29

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In this episode, we pay tribute to Claudio Ranieri — coach, legend, and Roman at heart. As he steps away, we reflect on his impact at the club, what made him beloved by fans, and his legacy in giallorosso. We also turn to the future and discuss the increasing noise around Gian Piero Gasperini potentially taking the reins at Roma. What would his app…

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The Welsh Language with Huw Stephens at the Hay Festival 27:50

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In a special recording at the Hay Festival, Michael Rosen talks to bilingual Welsh radio and television presenter Huw Stephens about the Welsh language. And then Huw gets Michael to try reading 'Dyn Ni yn Mynd i Hela Arth, also known as We're Going on a Bear Hunt.Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea, in partnership with the Open University.…

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What Could’ve Been 42:56

1M ago42:56

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In this episode of La Magicast, we look into Roma’s 2-0 win over Torino to close out the Serie A season. Despite the victory, Roma officially misses out on Champions League qualification, edged out by Juventus. We examine what went right in this final push, what held Roma back over the course of the season, and what’s next. We also discuss the swir…

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Holy Ghost Preacher Boy Ep.2 Heavenly Languages and Earthly Questions 33:17

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In this episode, Heavenly Languages and Earthly Questions, Scot Loyd delves into the mysterious and electrifying world of early Pentecostalism—where heavenly tongues danced across dirt floors and revival tents, and where belief felt like fire in the bones. With a blend of eyewitness accounts, compelling scholarly analysis, and a heartfelt conversat…

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The language that changed the world 27:27

1M ago27:27

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Michael Rosen hears the fascinating story of the origin of all Indo-European languages from Laura Spinney, the author of Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. Today, nearly half of humanity speaks an Indo-European language and Laura has been investigating how that came to be.Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea, in partnership with t…

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Still Dreaming 39:15

1M ago39:15

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In Episode 291 of La Magicast, we talk about Roma’s great run of form and the big 3-1 win over AC Milan. We look at Claudio Ranieri’s legacy as his time at the club nears its end, and where Roma stands in the race for a top-four finish. With Serie A getting wild near the end, we also talk about what’s next for the club — especially the search for a…

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The End of the Full Stop? 27:53

2M ago27:53

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The use of punctuation is rapidly changing within the quickfire back-and-forth of instant messaging. Are these changes causing misunderstandings? Presenter Michael Rosen and his guest Dr Christian Ilbury discuss. Is the full stop on the way out? What about capital letters? Exclamation marks and question marks seem to be holding their ground, but wh…

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Is the Southern Accent Fading? 17:56

2M ago17:56

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What did you think of this episode? Southern accents are in the news again (but they've really never left our hearts and minds). Maybe it was Parker Posey's White Lotus character from North Carolina, who stole hearts with her syrupy vowels that created the latest buzz. But the conversation always leads to: are Southern accents fading? The short ans…

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Episode 1 Prologue The God I Was Given 12:26

2M ago12:26

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I grew up thinking my Pentecostal experience was unique—until I traced it back to Azusa Street. In this prologue episode, I reflect on going to church with my mom on Easter Sunday, years after leaving, and how that service brought back memories, stirred old questions, and reminded me that the faith I was given is part of a much larger story.…

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Street Names 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Michael Rosen talks to sociolinguist Philip Seargeant from the Open University about where our street names come from, including Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate in York, and Michael's old address, Love Lane. Also, have you ever thought about the difference between a street and a road? Are there regional differences in the names given to streets? And why are s…

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Safe Hands 42:13

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In Episode 290 of La Magicast, Scot and Joey review Roma’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina at the Olimpico. They highlight Mile Svilar’s outstanding performance and ask the question: Is he the best goalkeeper in Serie A right now? The discussion continues with a look at Bove’s emotional return, Roma’s ongoing fight for a top-four spot, listener questions, …

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The 1929 Cyclone of Rye Cove, Virginia: Storm, Song, and Suit 19:23

2M ago19:23

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What did you think of this episode? In this episode, we head back to May 2, 1929, when a deadly tornado tore through the small mountain community of Rye Cove, Virginia, claiming the lives of 12 schoolchildren and one teacher and leaving lasting scars on the region. We explore: What happened that spring afternoon in Rye Cove and the impact on the co…

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Toppling Inter 15:13

2M ago15:13

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In this solo episode, Scot Munroe breaks down Roma’s impressive 1-0 victory over Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza. He highlights the key performances that secured the win, praises Roma’s continued resurgence under Claudio Ranieri, and examines the team’s growing hopes in the race for European qualification as the season heads toward its final stretch. …

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Episode 137: Blackmail Juggernaut 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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We're back and it looks like 'monthly' is our new for-real schedule! WOO! In this episode, Amy pays the unscrupulous rent with "blackmail", while Ryan communes with a Hindu effigy known as "Juggernaut". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episod…

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From the Highlands to the Hollers: Outlander, Scots English and Appalachian Englishes 13:58

3M ago13:58

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What did you think of this episode? Outlander fans will enjoy this episode, where we trace the winding trail of language from the misty Highlands of Scotland to the shaded hollers of Appalachia. Along the way, we unpack double modals like “might could,” trace the evolution of the word highlander and outlander, and reflect on how language becomes a …

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Off the Pace 40:41

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In Episode 288 of La Magicast, we review Roma’s 1-1 draw with Lazio in the latest edition of the Derby della Capitale. We evaluate the performance, question whether a top-four finish is now out of reach, and look ahead to the club’s ongoing search for a new manager. With big decisions looming and UCL hopes fading, what’s next for Roma? Follow us: L…

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One Point, One Legend 18:49

3M ago18:49

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In this solo episode, Scot shares his thoughts on Roma’s 1-1 draw with Juventus — a result that keeps things tight heading into the final stretch of the season. He also reflects on the retirement of Mats Hummels and what his presence has meant to Roma’s backline. Plus, Scot discusses La Magicast becoming part of the TalkSport Fan Network. Follow us…

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Appalachian Accents and Speech Recognition Technology 16:52

3M ago16:52

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What did you think of this episode? Have you ever tried text to speech with your accent, only to find your message garbled? In this episode of The Talking Appalachian Podcast, we'll explore speech technology and how AI interacts (and doesn't) with the unique accents found across America, including those in Appalachia. We discuss the 30 most misunde…

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Marching On 16:22

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In this solo episode, Scot breaks down Roma’s 1-0 win over Lecce and the team’s impressive run of form under Ranieri. He also shares thoughts on Paulo Dybala’s injury setback and what his absence could mean moving forward. Looking ahead, Scot previews the big match against Juventus and what Roma needs to maintain momentum as the season heats up. Fo…

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Episode 136: Carfax Wealth 1:01:20

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The sun may be setting on the third month of 2025, but it's not gone yet, and here we are with our third episode of the year! In this episode, Amy squares up against "carfax", while Ryan discovers a stowaway suffix in a pile of "wealth". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each nor…

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Talkin' Truth with NYT Bestselling Author of The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls 25:49

4M ago25:49

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What did you think of this episode? Jeannette Walls is hailed as one of the world's most gifted storytellers, and she's been sharing her remarkable story of resilience and redemption with audience since her memoir, The Glass Castle, was published in 2005. The book chronicles her dysfunctional and nomadic upbringing, part of which took place in Welc…

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Unsung Heroes 44:08

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Scot Munroe and George (Giallorossi Galles) break down Roma’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club in the Europa League Round of 16. They highlight the underrated performances of Cristante and Celik, discuss the team’s recent form, and debate whether Ranieri should continue as manager next season. Tune in! Follow us: La Magicast: @LaMagicast Tune in (Ep. 285…

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Episode 135: Haughty Orange 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

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We're back!! In this episode, Amy looks loftiyl at "haughty", while Ryan ponders a sweet and colourful examply of 'chicken vs egg with "orange". For those curious about the colour "pewke", here is a list that features an example of the colour. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In ea…

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The Meanings and Mystery of "Melungeon" 16:18

4M ago16:18

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What did you think of this episode? In episode 50, we will talk about the word "Melungeon," its multiple meanings, and the history of a mysterious Appalachian people known as the "lost tribe" (who claim Elvis and Abraham Lincoln among their members.) Appalachian historian Dr. Brian McKnight joins me as we dive into a dark part of Virginia's history…

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Old English, New English 27:38

4M ago27:38

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Michael Rosen explores the evocative Old English words used in daily life a thousand years ago, many of which are still in use now. He's joined by the linguist author of The Wordhord, Hana Videen. Hana has been hoarding words from Old English (450 AD to 1150 AD) for a decade, when she began tweeting one a day. Now she has lots of people following h…

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The Word "Dadgum" and author Silas House on Defeating Accent Bullies "One Word at a Time" 10:31

5M ago10:31

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What did you think of this episode? Listen to find out what word people are replacing with the euphemism "dadgum." Then, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House reads from his essay "In My Own Country," about how his parents learned to defeat those who were making fun of their accents....one word at a time. Listen to holocaust survivor Yvette…

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Talking Cockney 27:35

5M ago27:35

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Michael Rosen's parents both grew up in the East End, and now he talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival. Including some mythbusting about rhyming slang, a discussion about how cockney has evolved, and of course a mention of Dick van Dyke. The Modern Cockney Festival takes place from March 1st to 31st with a m…

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Momentum Shifts 44:32

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Scott and Joey break down Roma’s recent run of mixed results—beating Frankfurt, drawing with Napoli, falling to Milan in the Coppa Italia, and bouncing back with a win in Venice. We highlight Angeliño’s impressive form and touch on the latest transfer window updates, with a deeper dive coming in the next episode. Tune in! Follow us: La Magicast: @L…

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Creating Languages for Film and Television with Professor David Adger 27:52

5M ago27:52

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David Adger is Professor of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London. He's created new languages for TV series and films and he explains to Michael Rosen how he goes about it. For his latest language he used existing Creole languages for his 'conlang', or constructed (artificial) natural language. He talks Michael through the grammar and lang…

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"Them guys," Three Reasons We Will Always Talk Appalachian, and an Excerpt from Lee Smith 11:50

5M ago11:50

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What did you think of this episode? You know the phrases "How do you like them apples?" and "Them's fightin' words!" We'll talk about the Scotch-Irish roots of them for these and those. Then, I'll tell you three of the top reasons why Appalachian speakers won't give up their dialects despite the risk of stigma. Then listen to an excerpt from the es…

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Politeness with Louise Mullany 27:40

5M ago27:40

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Professor Louise Mullany talks to Michael Rosen about politeness, and how it governs our lives, from the behaviour of football managers to the different ways children can embarrass us. Why, in this country at least, is it so mortifying to mistakenly assume someone is pregnant, when in other cultures it's simply thoughtful to book two seats on a pla…

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Grind 53:19

5M ago53:19

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In this episode, we look back at Roma’s recent games against Bologna, Genoa, AZ, and Udinese, breaking down the key moments. We chat about Rensch’s arrival, Mario Hermoso’s departure, and Roma’s hunt for a striker. Plus, we touch on Roma’s Europa League performances and wrap things up with thoughts on Radja Nainggolan and the chaos in Serie A, incl…

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Episode 134: Destroy Present 1:12:37

5M ago1:12:37

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We're back!! In this episode, Amy looks at a sneaky compound with "destroy", while Ryan considers the nature of time and gifts with "present". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their cur…

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Jackie Kay on the Scots language 27:29

5M ago27:29

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Poet Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots: Coorie Doon: A Scottish Lullaby Story. She joins presenter Michael Rosen to talk about her love of the language and what it meant to her growing up. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea.Subscribe to the Word of Mouth podcast and never miss an episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtnz…

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"Here's you a piece of pizza": a common grammar pattern in the South, and Wool as a Verb 6:35

5M ago6:35

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What did you think of this episode? "Here's you a piece of pizza. Where's me some silverware? There's us a table." We'll talk about this common grammar pattern and where it's spoken. Then, we'll switch to the word "wool," a word used as a verb in vernacular southern Englishes since the 19th century, as in, "The little boy is wooling that kitten." R…

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The Language of Genetics 27:56

6M ago27:56

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Adam Rutherford joins Michael Rosen to make sense of the heavily-loaded and often unscientific language that we use to talk about genetics, inheritance, ancestry and race. Adam is a geneticist, science writer, and lecturer in Biology and Society at University College London. His work tries to make sense of what our genes do (or don't) tell us about…

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The Best of 2024: Highlights Part 2 31:48

6M ago31:48

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What did you think of this episode? Listen to more of the best clips from 2024's podcast episode, including: Jack Beck talking about the influence of Scots Gaelic; Jane Hicks reading from her book of poetry, The Safety of Small Things; The origins of the word "redneck,"; A conversation with Hillbilly documentary director Ashley York; Adriana Trigia…

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Susie Dent's World of Words 27:55

6M ago27:55

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Susie Dent joins Michael Rosen to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and their origins. It's a programme bringing some apricity, which is one of Susie's favourite words. Her love of language began when she was a child, then found expression in her passion for French and German and now in her work as a lexicographer, writer and language …

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Derby Delight 38:51

6M ago38:51

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This episode breaks down Roma’s emphatic 2-0 derby win over Lazio. From the dual styles of play showcased in the match to Lorenzo Pellegrini’s stunning goal and current form, we explore it all. The episode wouldn’t be complete without revisiting the epic shithousery that capped off the game. We wrap things up by diving into your listener questions.…

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The Best of 2024: Highlight Clips from Selected Episodes 26:58

6M ago26:58

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What did you think of this episode? This episode includes highlights from some of the best episodes of 2024, which include: my interview with Pulitzer-winning reporter and memoirist Rick Bragg; a study of two letters written a century apart and their dialect similarities; what I learned about an ancient Pictish language during a visit to Ireland; m…

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High Five 53:01

6M ago53:01

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In this episode, we celebrate Roma's commanding 5-0 victory over Parma, highlighting the standout performers who made the difference. We then focus on previewing Roma's upcoming clash with AC Milan, discussing tactics and key players to watch. Finally, we dive into listener questions, sharing insights and opinions on all things Giallorossi. Follow …

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Rumors and Realities 56:07

6M ago56:07

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This episode discusses Roma's recent matches against Lecce, Braga, Como, and Sampdoria. From tactical takeaways to standout performances, we examine the team's form across competitions. Additionally, we address swirling transfer rumors, including Ivan Juric's potential move to Southampton. We also discuss Daniele De Rossi in The Overlap. Follow us:…

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The Christmas Poke, a Hard Candy Christmas, Old Christmas, and Animals Praying at Midnight in Appalachia 20:19

6M ago20:19

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What did you think of this episode? We're exploring some Appalachian Christmas traditions in this episode from The Christmas poke, or treat bag, to the term "Hard Candy Christmas," made popular in a Dolly Parton song. We'll also talk about Old Christmas, its origins, and why people still recognize January 6th as the one true Christmas Day. Support …