Best Jim Fogarty Podcasts (2025)

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…

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Jim Flano: Kildare Connection, Following The Lions & GAA Growth | All About The Game EP15 1:01:12

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This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by social media star and former Kildare GAA legend Jim Flano. The lads chat about Jim's pathway to success, his work with Leinster Rugby and the British & Irish Lions, as well as his upcoming trip Down Under. The three chat about whether or not the GAA is a step behind when it comes to the power of social medi…

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" 🔗 Share your familect recording…

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "caregiver" and "caretaker." The "'caregiver" and "caretaker'" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuct…

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41. How Should We Rebuild Trust in Journalism? With Tim Watkin 47:05

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Tim Watkin is a journalist and media manager. He works as executive editor for audio at Radio New Zealand, but is currently on sabbatical at the University of Glasgow, studying how to rebuild trust in journalism as part of a project on Epistemic Autonomy. In this interview we discuss the nature of trust, why it's important, why journalists seem to …

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Management Turnover, Referees & Influential People | All About The Game EP14 50:52

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This week, Podge, Seán and Johnny sit down to discuss Kildare's hurling success, the departure of Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou, and some of the people who shaped their attitudes in sport. The lads recap the sports action from the last week, chat about the psychology behind staying sharp, and some refereeing decisions. All About The Game is proudly …

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the news…

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

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1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…

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Connacht's Coaches, Airport Stress & Gardens In Bloom | All About The Game EP13 43:20

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Seán, Johnny and Podge catch up on last week's GAA and rugby action, as well as Connacht's new appointment of Stuart Lancaster as head coach. They discuss life in the garden, a new job opportunity for Peter O'Mahony, and their airport horror stories. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the numbering app for clubs l…

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…

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40. How do you decide whether law enforcement and national security operations are ethically justified? With Joe Fogarty 49:43

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Joe Fogarty has spent over 30 years working in national security and law enforcement, in the UK and elsewhere. He's currently working on cyber-security risks and organised crime for the UK's central government, as the Head of the Government's Cyber Resilience Centre. Recently, he's been looking at security and law enforcement through a philosophica…

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Meeting Heroes, Carbery's Career & The Split Season | All About The Game EP12 45:48

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Podge, Johnny and Sean chat about the Champions Cup, meeting their sporting heroes and the controversial split season. The three lads discuss the latest GAA action, their highs and lows of the week, and of course the sporting week ahead. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one for clubs looking for coach…

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45

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1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." 🔗 Sh…

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Why 'plz' might be pushing people away. How to write better thank-you notes. Studaloo 18:43

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1085. Do abbreviations like “plz” and “ty” actually make your texts feel less sincere? New research suggests they might. We explore how shortened words affect how your messages are received — even in romantic conversations. Then, we offer practical tips for writing thoughtful, specific thank-you notes that reflect real gratitude. The texting segmen…

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Sledging, Man United Meltdown & Where's Mayo? | All About The Game EP11 53:10

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Johnny and Podge sit down to discuss last weeks action and the goings on in Mayo. They test their soccer knowledge and chat about the Europa League final between united and spurs. They give us their stories of experiencing sledging on the pitch. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one app looking for clu…

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Why simplified spelling nearly took over America (and why it didn't), with Gabe Henry 31:06

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1084. This week, Gabe Henry talks about his new book, "Enough Is Enuf," and the long, strange quest to simplify English spelling. Learn why the "Chicago Tribune" made simplified spelling its house style for decades and why Roosevelt's attempt to make it law backfired. Find Gabe Henry at http://GabeHenry.com. 🔗 Use the code MACMIL for $50 off my Rag…

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Why 'wake' is so confusing. The playful language of vacations. 18:20

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1083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest in English, with four competing forms and centuries of change. Then, we lighten things up with a look at vacation vocabulary—from "staycation" to "glamping." The "wake" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Ge…

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39. How Should We Motivate Cosmopolitanism? With Luke Ulas and Josh Hobbs 46:08

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Luke Ulas from the University of Sheffield and Josh Hobbs from the University of Leeds are both interested in cosmopolitanism. Cosmopolitanism is a name used for a few different political ideas, but the core thought, according to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, is "the idea that all human beings, regardless of their political affiliation,…

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Fat Camp, Managers Stresses & Clones Chaos | All About The Game EP10 50:40

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Podge, Johnny & Sean sit down to talk about the Leinster Final, the chaos in Clones and the rugby results. The lads conversation then delves into the stresses they have faced in management and dealing with the physical and fitness aspects of the game as players and managers. The big review takes place as usual for the action ahead this weekend. All…

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Ambrose Bierce, from ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to disappearing in Mexico, with Jim Norrena 30:01

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1082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous "Devil's Dictionary," and his darkly funny take on the world. We look at Bierce’s fascinating (and tragic) life, his legendary wordplay, and his mysterious disappearance in Mexico. Plus, we share our favorite biting definitions and quirky facts abou…

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Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors 18:43

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1081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture, and human history. The "baby animal names" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and edit…

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Lions Squad, Johnnys Marathon & S&C Experiences | All About The Game EP9 53:10

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The lads sit down to discuss Leinsters dissapointing result in the semi final. The Lions squad selection is up for discussion which the lads give their opinions on. S&C gets dived into as the lads discuss what it was like in the past versus what it is in the present. The difference they see now that they are coaches themselves and the benefit they …

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How YouTubers' voices evolve, with Andrew Cheng 21:40

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1080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move—and how YouTubers make perfect data subjects. If you've ever cringed at your old voice recordings, this one’s for you. Andrew Cheng is a professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii. You can find him on Bluesky at LinguistAndrew. NEW: Sign u…

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What dictionary labels tell us about words. Why we say 'mama'. DU, STU, and LO. 17:00

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1079. Ever wonder what labels like "informal," "archaic," or "offensive" mean in a dictionary entry? We explain how different dictionaries use labels to describe when, where, and how to use words. Then, we explore why so many babies say "dada" first and why babies say "mama" almost everywhere. The "dictionary labels" segment was written by Susan He…

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38. Should We Be Using AI to Predict Patient Preferences? With Nicholas Makins 43:53

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This episode is part of what's becoming a bit of an informal series of Ethics Untangled episodes, on ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence applications. The particular application we're looking at this time comes from a healthcare setting, and is called a Patient Preference Predictor. It's a proposed way of using an algorithmic system …

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Podge's Great Idea, Marvelous Meath & Dublin's Demise | All About The Game EP8 1:01:06

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In today's episode of All About The Game, Podge & Johnny sit down with Clinched CTO Shane Molloy to discuss some exciting updates on the way with the app. Shane discusses the origin of the idea of the app along with the new updates in the pipeline. The three lads then dive head first into last weekends action in GAA & discuss the Leinster champions…

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The secret to writing ‘the same but different,’ with Mary Robinette Kowal 20:26

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1078. Mary Robinette Kowal talks about going from writing magic-filled Regency romances to Hugo-nominated science fiction, what it's like to work with an agent, and how she keeps her career moving forward. Plus, she gave us three great book recommendations (and I've already read and loved one of them!). Find Mary at maryrobinettekowal.com. 🔗 Share …

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'Lit' vs. 'lighted.' The mysteries of the dollar sign. Redd up. 19:04

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1077. Is it “lit” or “lighted”? Both are correct, but we look at how their popularity has switched over time. Then we investigate four of the competing theories about the origin of the dollar sign and end with tips about how to use it. The "dollar sign" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-f…

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Public Pundits, Pressures & Farming Life | All About The Game EP7 1:01:06

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In today's episode of All About The Game, the lads are back from the week off. Podge has no tan, Sean's farm is a mess from the weather and Johnny was running around like a hamster on a wheel with marathon training. After previewing the previous weekends actions they delve into player welfare, the pressures they are under currently, the mental heal…

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Ghostwriters, book deals, and AI: What you didn’t know about publishing, with Dan Gerstein 22:44

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1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and what makes a great collaboration work. Find Dan at GothamGhostwriters.com. 🔗 Share your familect recor…

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'I.e.' versus 'e.g.' What Shakespeare actually added to English. Four schnitzels. 18:01

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1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousands of words and how much Latin he actually knew. The "Shakespeare" segment was by Jonathan Culpeper…